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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.91, 10,298.67 and 4,666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.91, 10,298.67 and 4,666.55 is: 6,437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.91 : 10,298.67 = 4,666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.91/10,298.67 = 4,666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.91x = 10,298.67 × 4,666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.91x = 48,059,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,059,258.49/7,465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,437.16

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