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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.49, 10,270.76 and 4,085.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.49, 10,270.76 and 4,085.61 is: 5,638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.49 : 10,270.76 = 4,085.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.49/10,270.76 = 4,085.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.49x = 10,270.76 × 4,085.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.49x = 41,962,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,319.76/7,442.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.21

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