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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.91, 10,226.76 and 4,427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.91, 10,226.76 and 4,427.16 is: 6,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.91 : 10,226.76 = 4,427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.91/10,226.76 = 4,427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.91x = 10,226.76 × 4,427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.91x = 45,275,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,275,447.85/7,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,108.48

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