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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.81, 10,242.35 and 4,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.81, 10,242.35 and 4,064.82 is: 5,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.81 : 10,242.35 = 4,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.81/10,242.35 = 4,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.81x = 10,242.35 × 4,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.81x = 41,633,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,633,288.80/7,421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.59

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