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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.69, 10,067.90 and 4,462.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.69, 10,067.90 and 4,462.85 is: 6,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.69 : 10,067.90 = 4,462.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.69/10,067.90 = 4,462.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.69x = 10,067.90 × 4,462.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.69x = 44,931,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,931,563.84/7,295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.65

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