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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,415.02, 10,231.72 and 4,430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,415.02, 10,231.72 and 4,430.23 is: 6,113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,415.02 : 10,231.72 = 4,430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,415.02/10,231.72 = 4,430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,415.02x = 10,231.72 × 4,430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,415.02x = 45,328,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328,872.90/7,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.12

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