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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,415.64, 10,233.41 and 4,058.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,415.64, 10,233.41 and 4,058.41 is: 5,600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,415.64 : 10,233.41 = 4,058.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,415.64/10,233.41 = 4,058.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,415.64x = 10,233.41 × 4,058.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,415.64x = 41,531,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,531,373.48/7,415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.51

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