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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.59, 10,300.66 and 4,629.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.59, 10,300.66 and 4,629.11 is: 6,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.59 : 10,300.66 = 4,629.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.59/10,300.66 = 4,629.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.59x = 10,300.66 × 4,629.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.59x = 47,682,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682,888.21/7,460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.30

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