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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.11, 10,297.49 and 4,104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.11, 10,297.49 and 4,104.92 is: 5,664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.11 : 10,297.49 = 4,104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.11/10,297.49 = 4,104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.11x = 10,297.49 × 4,104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.11x = 42,270,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,354.65/7,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.67

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