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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.56, 10,231.76 and 4,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.56, 10,231.76 and 4,271.28 is: 5,894.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.56 : 10,231.76 = 4,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.56/10,231.76 = 4,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.56x = 10,231.76 × 4,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.56x = 43,702,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,702,711.85/7,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,894.17

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