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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.23, 10,231.33 and 4,431.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.23, 10,231.33 and 4,431.71 is: 6,115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.23 : 10,231.33 = 4,431.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.23/10,231.33 = 4,431.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.23x = 10,231.33 × 4,431.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.23x = 45,342,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342,287.47/7,414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,115.57

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