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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.38, 10,568.69 and 4,414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.38, 10,568.69 and 4,414.14 is: 6,625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.38 : 10,568.69 = 4,414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.38/10,568.69 = 4,414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.38x = 10,568.69 × 4,414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.38x = 46,651,688.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,651,688.31/7,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.37

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