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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.46, 10,232.70 and 4,429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.46, 10,232.70 and 4,429.88 is: 6,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.46 : 10,232.70 = 4,429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.46/10,232.70 = 4,429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.46x = 10,232.70 × 4,429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.46x = 45,329,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,329,633.08/7,414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.68

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