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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.12, 10,238.29 and 4,766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.12, 10,238.29 and 4,766.14 is: 6,581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.12 : 10,238.29 = 4,766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.12/10,238.29 = 4,766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.12x = 10,238.29 × 4,766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.12x = 48,797,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797,123.50/7,414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.65

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