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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.03, 10,296.27 and 4,103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.03, 10,296.27 and 4,103.76 is: 5,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.03 : 10,296.27 = 4,103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.03/10,296.27 = 4,103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.03x = 10,296.27 × 4,103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.03x = 42,253,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,253,397.32/7,461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.21

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