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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.29, 10,268.94 and 4,084.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.29, 10,268.94 and 4,084.02 is: 5,635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.29 : 10,268.94 = 4,084.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.29/10,268.94 = 4,084.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.29x = 10,268.94 × 4,084.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.29x = 41,938,556.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,938,556.34/7,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.93

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