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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.82, 10,301.24 and 4,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.82, 10,301.24 and 4,061.74 is: 5,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.82 : 10,301.24 = 4,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.82/10,301.24 = 4,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.82x = 10,301.24 × 4,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.82x = 41,840,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,840,958.56/7,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.09

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