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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.68, 10,228.26 and 4,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.68, 10,228.26 and 4,054.62 is: 5,595.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.68 : 10,228.26 = 4,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.68/10,228.26 = 4,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.68x = 10,228.26 × 4,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.68x = 41,471,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,471,707.56/7,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.45

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