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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.60, 10,016.62 and 4,114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.60, 10,016.62 and 4,114.59 is: 5,677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.60 : 10,016.62 = 4,114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.60/10,016.62 = 4,114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.60x = 10,016.62 × 4,114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.60x = 41,214,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,214,284.49/7,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.99

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