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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.14, 10,231.46 and 4,056.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.14, 10,231.46 and 4,056.89 is: 5,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.14 : 10,231.46 = 4,056.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.14/10,231.46 = 4,056.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.14x = 10,231.46 × 4,056.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.14x = 41,507,907.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,507,907.76/7,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.48

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