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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.30, 10,266.05 and 4,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.30, 10,266.05 and 4,082.08 is: 5,633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.30 : 10,266.05 = 4,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.30/10,266.05 = 4,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.30x = 10,266.05 × 4,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.30x = 41,906,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906,837.38/7,439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.17

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