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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.89, 14,356.21 and 7,424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.89, 14,356.21 and 7,424.54 is: 10,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.89 : 14,356.21 = 7,424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.89/14,356.21 = 7,424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.89x = 14,356.21 × 7,424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.89x = 106,588,255.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,588,255.39/10,413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.20

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