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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.02, 10,292.32 and 4,271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.02, 10,292.32 and 4,271.88 is: 5,895.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.02 : 10,292.32 = 4,271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.02/10,292.32 = 4,271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.02x = 10,292.32 × 4,271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.02x = 43,967,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967,555.96/7,458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.34

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