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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.78, 10,231.29 and 4,056.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.78, 10,231.29 and 4,056.39 is: 5,597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.78 : 10,231.29 = 4,056.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.78/10,231.29 = 4,056.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.78x = 10,231.29 × 4,056.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.78x = 41,502,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,502,102.44/7,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.97

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