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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.87, 10,231.14 and 4,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.87, 10,231.14 and 4,056.67 is: 5,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.87 : 10,231.14 = 4,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.87/10,231.14 = 4,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.87x = 10,231.14 × 4,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.87x = 41,504,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,504,358.70/7,413.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.20

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