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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.08, 10,296.20 and 4,809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.08, 10,296.20 and 4,809.10 is: 6,635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.08 : 10,296.20 = 4,809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.08/10,296.20 = 4,809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.08x = 10,296.20 × 4,809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.08x = 49,515,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515,455.42/7,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.61

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