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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.93, 10,298.11 and 4,275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.93, 10,298.11 and 4,275.62 is: 5,899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.93 : 10,298.11 = 4,275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.93/10,298.11 = 4,275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.93x = 10,298.11 × 4,275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.93x = 44,030,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030,732.21/7,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.93

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