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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,415.48, 10,233.06 and 4,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,415.48, 10,233.06 and 4,271.24 is: 5,894.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,415.48 : 10,233.06 = 4,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,415.48/10,233.06 = 4,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,415.48x = 10,233.06 × 4,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,415.48x = 43,707,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,707,855.19/7,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,894.14

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