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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.07, 10,016.33 and 4,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.07, 10,016.33 and 4,114.23 is: 5,677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.07 : 10,016.33 = 4,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.07/10,016.33 = 4,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.07x = 10,016.33 × 4,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.07x = 41,209,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,209,464.80/7,258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.75

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