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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.33, 10,228.99 and 4,055.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.33, 10,228.99 and 4,055.13 is: 5,596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.33 : 10,228.99 = 4,055.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.33/10,228.99 = 4,055.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.33x = 10,228.99 × 4,055.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.33x = 41,479,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,479,912.67/7,412.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.07

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