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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.06, 10,297.37 and 4,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.06, 10,297.37 and 4,104.66 is: 5,664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.06 : 10,297.37 = 4,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.06/10,297.37 = 4,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.06x = 10,297.37 × 4,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.06x = 42,267,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,267,151.26/7,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.28

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