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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.92, 10,297.25 and 4,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.92, 10,297.25 and 4,058.89 is: 5,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.92 : 10,297.25 = 4,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.92/10,297.25 = 4,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.92x = 10,297.25 × 4,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.92x = 41,795,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795,389.46/7,461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.16

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