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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.24, 10,233.84 and 4,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.24, 10,233.84 and 4,272.64 is: 5,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.24 : 10,233.84 = 4,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.24/10,233.84 = 4,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.24x = 10,233.84 × 4,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.24x = 43,725,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,725,514.14/7,414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.50

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