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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414, 10,231.32 and 4,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414, 10,231.32 and 4,102 is: 5,660.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414 : 10,231.32 = 4,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414/10,231.32 = 4,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414x = 10,231.32 × 4,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414x = 41,968,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,968,874.64/7,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.76

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