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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,457.74, 10,292.97 and 4,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,457.74, 10,292.97 and 4,315.66 is: 5,956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,457.74 : 10,292.97 = 4,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,457.74/10,292.97 = 4,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,457.74x = 10,292.97 × 4,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,457.74x = 44,420,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,420,958.91/7,457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.36

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