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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.64, 10,229.50 and 4,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.64, 10,229.50 and 4,762.40 is: 6,573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.64 : 10,229.50 = 4,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.64/10,229.50 = 4,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.64x = 10,229.50 × 4,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.64x = 48,716,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,716,970.80/7,411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.04

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