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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.84, 10,242.09 and 4,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.84, 10,242.09 and 4,064.60 is: 5,609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.84 : 10,242.09 = 4,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.84/10,242.09 = 4,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.84x = 10,242.09 × 4,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.84x = 41,629,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,629,947.80/7,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.12

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