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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.55, 10,292.85 and 4,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.55, 10,292.85 and 4,101.25 is: 5,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.55 : 10,292.85 = 4,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.55/10,292.85 = 4,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.55x = 10,292.85 × 4,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.55x = 42,213,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,213,551.06/7,458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.75

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