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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.41, 10,864.28 and 4,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.41, 10,864.28 and 4,161.25 is: 6,243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.41 : 10,864.28 = 4,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.41/10,864.28 = 4,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.41x = 10,864.28 × 4,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.41x = 45,208,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,208,985.15/7,241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,243.12

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