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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,418.63, 10,237.41 and 4,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,418.63, 10,237.41 and 4,436.10 is: 6,121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,418.63 : 10,237.41 = 4,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,418.63/10,237.41 = 4,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,418.63x = 10,237.41 × 4,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,418.63x = 45,414,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,414,174.50/7,418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.64

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