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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.30, 10,292.68 and 4,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.30, 10,292.68 and 4,101.24 is: 5,659.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.30 : 10,292.68 = 4,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.30/10,292.68 = 4,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.30x = 10,292.68 × 4,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.30x = 42,212,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,212,750.92/7,458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.84

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