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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.96, 10,409.22 and 4,399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.96, 10,409.22 and 4,399.62 is: 6,071.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.96 : 10,409.22 = 4,399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.96/10,409.22 = 4,399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.96x = 10,409.22 × 4,399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.96x = 45,796,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796,612.50/7,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.44

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