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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.98, 10,297.33 and 4,104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.98, 10,297.33 and 4,104.79 is: 5,664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.98 : 10,297.33 = 4,104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.98/10,297.33 = 4,104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.98x = 10,297.33 × 4,104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.98x = 42,268,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268,356.69/7,461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.50

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