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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,457.92, 10,291.71 and 4,271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,457.92, 10,291.71 and 4,271.11 is: 5,894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,457.92 : 10,291.71 = 4,271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,457.92/10,291.71 = 4,271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,457.92x = 10,291.71 × 4,271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,457.92x = 43,957,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957,025.50/7,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,894.01

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