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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.58, 10,233.89 and 4,272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.58, 10,233.89 and 4,272.16 is: 5,895.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.58 : 10,233.89 = 4,272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.58/10,233.89 = 4,272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.58x = 10,233.89 × 4,272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.58x = 43,720,768.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,720,768.56/7,416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.01

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