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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.61, 10,243.22 and 4,019.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.61, 10,243.22 and 4,019.66 is: 5,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.61 : 10,243.22 = 4,019.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.61/10,243.22 = 4,019.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.61x = 10,243.22 × 4,019.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.61x = 41,174,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,174,261.71/7,422.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.14

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