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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.99, 10,296.88 and 4,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.99, 10,296.88 and 4,629 is: 6,386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.99 : 10,296.88 = 4,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.99/10,296.88 = 4,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.99x = 10,296.88 × 4,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.99x = 47,664,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,664,257.52/7,462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,386.75

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