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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.98, 10,226.81 and 4,428.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.98, 10,226.81 and 4,428.78 is: 6,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.98 : 10,226.81 = 4,428.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.98/10,226.81 = 4,428.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.98x = 10,226.81 × 4,428.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.98x = 45,292,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292,291.59/7,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.69

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