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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.35, 10,298.34 and 4,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.35, 10,298.34 and 4,105.44 is: 5,665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.35 : 10,298.34 = 4,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.35/10,298.34 = 4,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.35x = 10,298.34 × 4,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.35x = 42,279,216.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279,216.97/7,462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.67

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