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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.19, 10,268.81 and 4,084.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.19, 10,268.81 and 4,084.06 is: 5,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.19 : 10,268.81 = 4,084.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.19/10,268.81 = 4,084.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.19x = 10,268.81 × 4,084.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.19x = 41,938,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,938,410.50/7,441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.98

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