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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,418.46, 10,237.38 and 4,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,418.46, 10,237.38 and 4,061.24 is: 5,604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,418.46 : 10,237.38 = 4,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,418.46/10,237.38 = 4,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,418.46x = 10,237.38 × 4,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,418.46x = 41,576,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576,481.51/7,418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.46

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