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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.03, 10,231.21 and 4,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.03, 10,231.21 and 4,056.84 is: 5,598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.03 : 10,231.21 = 4,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.03/10,231.21 = 4,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.03x = 10,231.21 × 4,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.03x = 41,506,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,506,381.98/7,414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.36

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