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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.16, 10,302.35 and 4,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.16, 10,302.35 and 4,279.44 is: 5,905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.16 : 10,302.35 = 4,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.16/10,302.35 = 4,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.16x = 10,302.35 × 4,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.16x = 44,088,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,088,288.68/7,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.88

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