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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.56, 10,226.40 and 4,267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.56, 10,226.40 and 4,267.14 is: 5,887.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.56 : 10,226.40 = 4,267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.56/10,226.40 = 4,267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.56x = 10,226.40 × 4,267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.56x = 43,637,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637,480.50/7,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.76

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