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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.07, 10,228.32 and 4,861.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.07, 10,228.32 and 4,861.13 is: 6,706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.07 : 10,228.32 = 4,861.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.07/10,228.32 = 4,861.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.07x = 10,228.32 × 4,861.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.07x = 49,721,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,721,142.06/7,414.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,706.33

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