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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.44, 10,298.67 and 4,940.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.44, 10,298.67 and 4,940.19 is: 6,817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.44 : 10,298.67 = 4,940.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.44/10,298.67 = 4,940.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.44x = 10,298.67 × 4,940.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.44x = 50,877,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,877,386.55/7,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.80

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