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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.83, 10,298.79 and 4,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.83, 10,298.79 and 4,276.06 is: 5,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.83 : 10,298.79 = 4,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.83/10,298.79 = 4,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.83x = 10,298.79 × 4,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.83x = 44,038,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038,280.40/7,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.02

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