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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.81, 10,232.73 and 4,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.81, 10,232.73 and 4,057.92 is: 5,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.81 : 10,232.73 = 4,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.81/10,232.73 = 4,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.81x = 10,232.73 × 4,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.81x = 41,523,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,523,599.72/7,414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.09

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