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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.52, 10,298.16 and 4,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.52, 10,298.16 and 4,105.30 is: 5,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.52 : 10,298.16 = 4,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.52/10,298.16 = 4,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.52x = 10,298.16 × 4,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.52x = 42,277,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,277,036.25/7,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.25

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