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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.32, 10,297.92 and 4,105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.32, 10,297.92 and 4,105.36 is: 5,665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.32 : 10,297.92 = 4,105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.32/10,297.92 = 4,105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.32x = 10,297.92 × 4,105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.32x = 42,276,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,276,668.85/7,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.35

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