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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.96, 10,294.35 and 4,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.96, 10,294.35 and 4,316.20 is: 5,956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.96 : 10,294.35 = 4,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.96/10,294.35 = 4,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.96x = 10,294.35 × 4,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.96x = 44,432,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,473.47/7,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.13

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