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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,418.59, 10,237.67 and 4,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,418.59, 10,237.67 and 4,061.43 is: 5,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,418.59 : 10,237.67 = 4,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,418.59/10,237.67 = 4,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,418.59x = 10,237.67 × 4,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,418.59x = 41,579,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,579,574.99/7,418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.78

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