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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.66, 10,298.82 and 4,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.66, 10,298.82 and 4,318.24 is: 5,959.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.66 : 10,298.82 = 4,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.66/10,298.82 = 4,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.66x = 10,298.82 × 4,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.66x = 44,472,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472,776.48/7,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.37

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