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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.74, 10,243.39 and 4,019.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.74, 10,243.39 and 4,019.78 is: 5,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.74 : 10,243.39 = 4,019.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.74/10,243.39 = 4,019.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.74x = 10,243.39 × 4,019.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.74x = 41,176,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,176,189.81/7,422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.31

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