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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.22, 10,241.24 and 4,437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.22, 10,241.24 and 4,437.18 is: 6,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.22 : 10,241.24 = 4,437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.22/10,241.24 = 4,437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.22x = 10,241.24 × 4,437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.22x = 45,442,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442,203.12/7,421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.28

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