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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.72, 10,230.93 and 4,056.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.72, 10,230.93 and 4,056.51 is: 5,597.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.72 : 10,230.93 = 4,056.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.72/10,230.93 = 4,056.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.72x = 10,230.93 × 4,056.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.72x = 41,501,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,501,869.85/7,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.98

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