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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.72, 10,232.98 and 4,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.72, 10,232.98 and 4,433.28 is: 6,116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.72 : 10,232.98 = 4,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.72/10,232.98 = 4,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.72x = 10,232.98 × 4,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.72x = 45,365,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,365,665.57/7,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.67

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