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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412, 10,228.88 and 4,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412, 10,228.88 and 4,100 is: 5,658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412 : 10,228.88 = 4,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412/10,228.88 = 4,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412x = 10,228.88 × 4,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412x = 41,938,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,938,408/7,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.18

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