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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,409.52, 10,224.84 and 4,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,409.52, 10,224.84 and 4,266.24 is: 5,887.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,409.52 : 10,224.84 = 4,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,409.52/10,224.84 = 4,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,409.52x = 10,224.84 × 4,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,409.52x = 43,621,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,621,621.40/7,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.24

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