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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.21, 10,265.97 and 4,457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.21, 10,265.97 and 4,457.17 is: 6,149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.21 : 10,265.97 = 4,457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.21/10,265.97 = 4,457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.21x = 10,265.97 × 4,457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.21x = 45,757,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757,173.50/7,441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.16

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