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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,415.21, 10,232.96 and 4,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,415.21, 10,232.96 and 4,058.02 is: 5,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,415.21 : 10,232.96 = 4,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,415.21/10,232.96 = 4,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,415.21x = 10,232.96 × 4,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,415.21x = 41,525,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,525,540.90/7,415.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.05

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