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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.34, 10,298.28 and 4,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.34, 10,298.28 and 4,105.30 is: 5,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.34 : 10,298.28 = 4,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.34/10,298.28 = 4,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.34x = 10,298.28 × 4,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.34x = 42,277,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,277,518.53/7,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.45

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