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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.93, 10,300.86 and 4,277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.93, 10,300.86 and 4,277.61 is: 5,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.93 : 10,300.86 = 4,277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.93/10,300.86 = 4,277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.93x = 10,300.86 × 4,277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.93x = 44,063,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063,061.74/7,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.68

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