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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.07, 10,229.88 and 4,580.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.07, 10,229.88 and 4,580.61 is: 6,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.07 : 10,229.88 = 4,580.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.07/10,229.88 = 4,580.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.07x = 10,229.88 × 4,580.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.07x = 46,859,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859,101.22/7,411.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.85

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