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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.40, 10,322.03 and 4,122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.40, 10,322.03 and 4,122.21 is: 5,688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.40 : 10,322.03 = 4,122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.40/10,322.03 = 4,122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.40x = 10,322.03 × 4,122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.40x = 42,549,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,549,554.68/7,479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.90

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