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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.43, 10,298.98 and 4,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.43, 10,298.98 and 4,105.52 is: 5,666.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.43 : 10,298.98 = 4,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.43/10,298.98 = 4,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.43x = 10,298.98 × 4,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.43x = 42,282,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,282,660.63/7,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.07

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