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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.07, 10,231.08 and 4,863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.07, 10,231.08 and 4,863.13 is: 6,709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.07 : 10,231.08 = 4,863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.07/10,231.08 = 4,863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.07x = 10,231.08 × 4,863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.07x = 49,755,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,755,072.08/7,416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.09

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