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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.43, 10,231.52 and 4,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.43, 10,231.52 and 4,056.59 is: 5,597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.43 : 10,231.52 = 4,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.43/10,231.52 = 4,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.43x = 10,231.52 × 4,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.43x = 41,505,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,505,081.72/7,414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.88

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