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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.98, 10,292.31 and 4,313.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.98, 10,292.31 and 4,313.94 is: 5,951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.98 : 10,292.31 = 4,313.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.98/10,292.31 = 4,313.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.98x = 10,292.31 × 4,313.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.98x = 44,400,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,407.80/7,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.81

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