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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.65, 10,302.44 and 4,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.65, 10,302.44 and 4,279.52 is: 5,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.65 : 10,302.44 = 4,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.65/10,302.44 = 4,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.65x = 10,302.44 × 4,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.65x = 44,089,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,089,425.12/7,465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.64

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