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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.23, 10,294.50 and 5,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.23, 10,294.50 and 5,069.26 is: 6,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.23 : 10,294.50 = 5,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.23/10,294.50 = 5,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.23x = 10,294.50 × 5,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.23x = 52,185,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185,497.07/7,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.28

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