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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.39, 10,232.67 and 4,767.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.39, 10,232.67 and 4,767.42 is: 6,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.39 : 10,232.67 = 4,767.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.39/10,232.67 = 4,767.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.39x = 10,232.67 × 4,767.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.39x = 48,783,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,783,435.61/7,416.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.79

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