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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258, 10,015.78 and 4,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258, 10,015.78 and 4,114.12 is: 5,677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258 : 10,015.78 = 4,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258/10,015.78 = 4,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258x = 10,015.78 × 4,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258x = 41,206,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,206,120.81/7,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.34

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