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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.89, 10,296.91 and 4,275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.89, 10,296.91 and 4,275.22 is: 5,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.89 : 10,296.91 = 4,275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.89/10,296.91 = 4,275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.89x = 10,296.91 × 4,275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.89x = 44,021,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,021,526.67/7,460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.30

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