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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.98, 10,232.22 and 4,057.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.98, 10,232.22 and 4,057.83 is: 5,599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.98 : 10,232.22 = 4,057.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.98/10,232.22 = 4,057.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.98x = 10,232.22 × 4,057.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.98x = 41,520,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520,624.50/7,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.56

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