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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.44, 10,231.67 and 4,057.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.44, 10,231.67 and 4,057.39 is: 5,599.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.44 : 10,231.67 = 4,057.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.44/10,231.67 = 4,057.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.44x = 10,231.67 × 4,057.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.44x = 41,513,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,513,875.65/7,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.06

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