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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.34, 10,268.78 and 4,415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.34, 10,268.78 and 4,415.11 is: 6,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.34 : 10,268.78 = 4,415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.34/10,268.78 = 4,415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.34x = 10,268.78 × 4,415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.34x = 45,337,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,337,745.52/7,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.69

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