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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.01, 10,071.08 and 4,465.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.01, 10,071.08 and 4,465.41 is: 6,162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.01 : 10,071.08 = 4,465.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.01/10,071.08 = 4,465.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.01x = 10,071.08 × 4,465.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.01x = 44,971,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971,479.02/7,298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.16

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