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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.96, 10,266.72 and 4,128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.96, 10,266.72 and 4,128.96 is: 5,696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.96 : 10,266.72 = 4,128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.96/10,266.72 = 4,128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.96x = 10,266.72 × 4,128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.96x = 42,390,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390,876.21/7,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.96

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