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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.28, 10,297.59 and 4,319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.28, 10,297.59 and 4,319.48 is: 5,960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.28 : 10,297.59 = 4,319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.28/10,297.59 = 4,319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.28x = 10,297.59 × 4,319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.28x = 44,480,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,480,234.05/7,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.68

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