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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.65, 10,295.97 and 4,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.65, 10,295.97 and 4,103.72 is: 5,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.65 : 10,295.97 = 4,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.65/10,295.97 = 4,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.65x = 10,295.97 × 4,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.65x = 42,251,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,251,803.75/7,460.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.29

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