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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,418.97, 10,238.11 and 4,061.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,418.97, 10,238.11 and 4,061.71 is: 5,605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,418.97 : 10,238.11 = 4,061.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,418.97/10,238.11 = 4,061.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,418.97x = 10,238.11 × 4,061.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,418.97x = 41,584,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,584,233.77/7,418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.12

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