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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,417.66, 10,236.39 and 4,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,417.66, 10,236.39 and 4,060.50 is: 5,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,417.66 : 10,236.39 = 4,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,417.66/10,236.39 = 4,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,417.66x = 10,236.39 × 4,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,417.66x = 41,564,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,564,861.60/7,417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.50

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