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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.94, 10,298.61 and 4,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.94, 10,298.61 and 4,105.76 is: 5,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.94 : 10,298.61 = 4,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.94/10,298.61 = 4,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.94x = 10,298.61 × 4,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.94x = 42,283,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,283,569.50/7,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.81

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