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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.91, 10,284.98 and 4,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.91, 10,284.98 and 4,266.19 is: 5,887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.91 : 10,284.98 = 4,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.91/10,284.98 = 4,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.91x = 10,284.98 × 4,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.91x = 43,877,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,877,606.07/7,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.32

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