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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.91, 10,301.62 and 4,107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.91, 10,301.62 and 4,107.64 is: 5,668.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.91 : 10,301.62 = 4,107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.91/10,301.62 = 4,107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.91x = 10,301.62 × 4,107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.91x = 42,315,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,315,351.59/7,464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.57

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