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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.61, 10,241.84 and 4,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.61, 10,241.84 and 4,018.66 is: 5,545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.61 : 10,241.84 = 4,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.61/10,241.84 = 4,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.61x = 10,241.84 × 4,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.61x = 41,158,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,158,427.04/7,421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.75

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