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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.02, 10,301.50 and 4,061.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.02, 10,301.50 and 4,061.92 is: 5,605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.02 : 10,301.50 = 4,061.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.02/10,301.50 = 4,061.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.02x = 10,301.50 × 4,061.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.02x = 41,843,868.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843,868.88/7,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.33

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