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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,410.92, 10,227.40 and 4,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,410.92, 10,227.40 and 4,268.12 is: 5,890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,410.92 : 10,227.40 = 4,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,410.92/10,227.40 = 4,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,410.92x = 10,227.40 × 4,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,410.92x = 43,651,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,651,749.15/7,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.19

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