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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.48, 10,292.97 and 4,272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.48, 10,292.97 and 4,272.27 is: 5,895.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.48 : 10,292.97 = 4,272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.48/10,292.97 = 4,272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.48x = 10,292.97 × 4,272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.48x = 43,974,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974,346.94/7,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.89

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