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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.08, 10,298.08 and 4,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.08, 10,298.08 and 4,319.28 is: 5,960.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.08 : 10,298.08 = 4,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.08/10,298.08 = 4,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.08x = 10,298.08 × 4,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.08x = 44,480,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,480,290.98/7,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.84

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