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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.29, 10,223.45 and 4,611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.29, 10,223.45 and 4,611.25 is: 6,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.29 : 10,223.45 = 4,611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.29/10,223.45 = 4,611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.29x = 10,223.45 × 4,611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.29x = 47,142,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,142,883.81/7,406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,365.25

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