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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.99, 10,271.45 and 4,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.99, 10,271.45 and 4,086.12 is: 5,638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.99 : 10,271.45 = 4,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.99/10,271.45 = 4,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.99x = 10,271.45 × 4,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.99x = 41,970,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,970,305.49/7,442.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.91

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