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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,401.61, 10,212.94 and 4,417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,401.61, 10,212.94 and 4,417.27 is: 6,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,401.61 : 10,212.94 = 4,417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,401.61/10,212.94 = 4,417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,401.61x = 10,212.94 × 4,417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,401.61x = 45,113,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,113,268.62/7,401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.06

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