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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.38, 10,231.29 and 4,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.38, 10,231.29 and 4,057.02 is: 5,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.38 : 10,231.29 = 4,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.38/10,231.29 = 4,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.38x = 10,231.29 × 4,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.38x = 41,508,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,508,548.16/7,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.38

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