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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.45, 10,298.23 and 4,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.45, 10,298.23 and 4,059.46 is: 5,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.45 : 10,298.23 = 4,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.45/10,298.23 = 4,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.45x = 10,298.23 × 4,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.45x = 41,805,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,805,180.97/7,462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.08

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