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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.28, 10,301.87 and 4,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.28, 10,301.87 and 4,062.17 is: 5,605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.28 : 10,301.87 = 4,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.28/10,301.87 = 4,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.28x = 10,301.87 × 4,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.28x = 41,847,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847,983.17/7,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.69

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