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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.46, 10,441.88 and 4,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.46, 10,441.88 and 4,209.40 is: 5,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.46 : 10,441.88 = 4,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.46/10,441.88 = 4,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.46x = 10,441.88 × 4,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.46x = 43,954,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,954,049.67/7,566.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.06

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