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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.61, 10,229.96 and 4,225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.61, 10,229.96 and 4,225.98 is: 5,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.61 : 10,229.96 = 4,225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.61/10,229.96 = 4,225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.61x = 10,229.96 × 4,225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.61x = 43,231,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,231,585.23/7,412.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.17

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