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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.31, 10,296.86 and 4,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.31, 10,296.86 and 4,104.25 is: 5,664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.31 : 10,296.86 = 4,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.31/10,296.86 = 4,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.31x = 10,296.86 × 4,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.31x = 42,260,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,260,887.66/7,461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.00

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