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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.72, 10,231.07 and 4,433.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.72, 10,231.07 and 4,433.73 is: 6,118.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.72 : 10,231.07 = 4,433.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.72/10,231.07 = 4,433.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.72x = 10,231.07 × 4,433.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.72x = 45,361,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,361,801.99/7,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.63

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