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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,417.51, 10,235.91 and 4,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,417.51, 10,235.91 and 4,060.25 is: 5,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,417.51 : 10,235.91 = 4,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,417.51/10,235.91 = 4,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,417.51x = 10,235.91 × 4,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,417.51x = 41,560,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,560,379.17/7,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.01

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