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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.62, 10,314.97 and 4,117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.62, 10,314.97 and 4,117.41 is: 5,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.62 : 10,314.97 = 4,117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.62/10,314.97 = 4,117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.62x = 10,314.97 × 4,117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.62x = 42,470,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,470,960.63/7,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.02

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