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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.47, 10,230.72 and 4,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.47, 10,230.72 and 4,056.58 is: 5,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.47 : 10,230.72 = 4,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.47/10,230.72 = 4,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.47x = 10,230.72 × 4,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.47x = 41,501,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,501,693.35/7,413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.15

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