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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.57, 10,231.95 and 4,582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.57, 10,231.95 and 4,582.11 is: 6,324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.57 : 10,231.95 = 4,582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.57/10,231.95 = 4,582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.57x = 10,231.95 × 4,582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.57x = 46,883,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883,958.78/7,412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.93

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