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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.63, 10,068.91 and 4,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.63, 10,068.91 and 4,466.14 is: 6,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.63 : 10,068.91 = 4,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.63/10,068.91 = 4,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.63x = 10,068.91 × 4,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.63x = 44,969,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,969,161.71/7,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.32

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