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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.55, 10,297.17 and 4,318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.55, 10,297.17 and 4,318.13 is: 5,958.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.55 : 10,297.17 = 4,318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.55/10,297.17 = 4,318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.55x = 10,297.17 × 4,318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.55x = 44,464,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,464,467.21/7,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.35

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