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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.32, 10,302.18 and 4,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.32, 10,302.18 and 4,322.28 is: 5,964.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.32 : 10,302.18 = 4,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.32/10,302.18 = 4,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.32x = 10,302.18 × 4,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.32x = 44,528,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528,906.57/7,465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.77

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