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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.62, 10,292.73 and 4,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.62, 10,292.73 and 4,055.56 is: 5,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.62 : 10,292.73 = 4,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.62/10,292.73 = 4,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.62x = 10,292.73 × 4,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.62x = 41,742,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,742,785.25/7,458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.58

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