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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.08, 10,224.12 and 4,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.08, 10,224.12 and 4,611.72 is: 6,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.08 : 10,224.12 = 4,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.08/10,224.12 = 4,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.08x = 10,224.12 × 4,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.08x = 47,150,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150,778.69/7,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,362.20

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