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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.03, 10,297.85 and 4,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.03, 10,297.85 and 4,104.99 is: 5,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.03 : 10,297.85 = 4,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.03/10,297.85 = 4,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.03x = 10,297.85 × 4,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.03x = 42,272,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,272,571.27/7,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.02

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