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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.53, 10,298.34 and 4,105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.53, 10,298.34 and 4,105.26 is: 5,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.53 : 10,298.34 = 4,105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.53/10,298.34 = 4,105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.53x = 10,298.34 × 4,105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.53x = 42,277,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,277,363.27/7,462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.29

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