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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.06, 10,295.99 and 4,103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.06, 10,295.99 and 4,103.66 is: 5,662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.06 : 10,295.99 = 4,103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.06/10,295.99 = 4,103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.06x = 10,295.99 × 4,103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.06x = 42,251,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,251,190.84/7,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.90

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