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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.81, 10,233.68 and 4,272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.81, 10,233.68 and 4,272.39 is: 5,895.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.81 : 10,233.68 = 4,272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.81/10,233.68 = 4,272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.81x = 10,233.68 × 4,272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.81x = 43,722,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,722,250.73/7,416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.02

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