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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.28, 10,291.62 and 4,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.28, 10,291.62 and 4,663.24 is: 6,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.28 : 10,291.62 = 4,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.28/10,291.62 = 4,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.28x = 10,291.62 × 4,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.28x = 47,992,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992,294.05/7,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.77

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