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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.25, 10,265.77 and 4,082.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.25, 10,265.77 and 4,082.01 is: 5,632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.25 : 10,265.77 = 4,082.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.25/10,265.77 = 4,082.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.25x = 10,265.77 × 4,082.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.25x = 41,904,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,904,975.80/7,439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.96

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