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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,417.64, 10,237.27 and 4,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,417.64, 10,237.27 and 4,435.12 is: 6,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,417.64 : 10,237.27 = 4,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,417.64/10,237.27 = 4,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,417.64x = 10,237.27 × 4,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,417.64x = 45,403,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403,469.74/7,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.02

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