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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,417.38, 10,235.97 and 4,060.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,417.38, 10,235.97 and 4,060.17 is: 5,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,417.38 : 10,235.97 = 4,060.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,417.38/10,235.97 = 4,060.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,417.38x = 10,235.97 × 4,060.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,417.38x = 41,559,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,559,778.31/7,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.03

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