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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.43, 10,225.79 and 4,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.43, 10,225.79 and 4,541.68 is: 6,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.43 : 10,225.79 = 4,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.43/10,225.79 = 4,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.43x = 10,225.79 × 4,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.43x = 46,442,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442,265.93/7,411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.30

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