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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.97, 10,231.64 and 4,430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.97, 10,231.64 and 4,430.17 is: 6,113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.97 : 10,231.64 = 4,430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.97/10,231.64 = 4,430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.97x = 10,231.64 × 4,430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.97x = 45,327,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,327,853.42/7,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.02

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