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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.76, 10,298.85 and 4,105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.76, 10,298.85 and 4,105.81 is: 5,666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.76 : 10,298.85 = 4,105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.76/10,298.85 = 4,105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.76x = 10,298.85 × 4,105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.76x = 42,285,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,285,147.76/7,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.16

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