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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.61, 10,266.66 and 4,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.61, 10,266.66 and 4,082.70 is: 5,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.61 : 10,266.66 = 4,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.61/10,266.66 = 4,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.61x = 10,266.66 × 4,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.61x = 41,915,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915,692.78/7,439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.13

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