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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,418.76, 10,238.01 and 4,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,418.76, 10,238.01 and 4,061.52 is: 5,604.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,418.76 : 10,238.01 = 4,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,418.76/10,238.01 = 4,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,418.76x = 10,238.01 × 4,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,418.76x = 41,581,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,581,856.78/7,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.96

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