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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,415.34, 10,233.36 and 4,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,415.34, 10,233.36 and 4,058.34 is: 5,600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,415.34 : 10,233.36 = 4,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,415.34/10,233.36 = 4,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,415.34x = 10,233.36 × 4,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,415.34x = 41,530,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530,454.22/7,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.61

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