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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,417.91, 10,236.88 and 4,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,417.91, 10,236.88 and 4,060.87 is: 5,604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,417.91 : 10,236.88 = 4,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,417.91/10,236.88 = 4,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,417.91x = 10,236.88 × 4,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,417.91x = 41,570,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,570,638.89/7,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.09

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