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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.61, 10,486.26 and 4,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.61, 10,486.26 and 4,241.30 is: 5,853.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.61 : 10,486.26 = 4,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.61/10,486.26 = 4,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.61x = 10,486.26 × 4,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.61x = 44,475,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,475,322.11/7,598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.09

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