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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.02, 10,297.59 and 4,104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.02, 10,297.59 and 4,104.84 is: 5,664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.02 : 10,297.59 = 4,104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.02/10,297.59 = 4,104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.02x = 10,297.59 × 4,104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.02x = 42,269,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269,959.34/7,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.68

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