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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.87, 10,221.27 and 4,719.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.87, 10,221.27 and 4,719.37 is: 6,510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.87 : 10,221.27 = 4,719.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.87/10,221.27 = 4,719.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.87x = 10,221.27 × 4,719.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.87x = 48,237,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237,955.00/7,408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.84

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