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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.34, 10,302.97 and 4,279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.34, 10,302.97 and 4,279.59 is: 5,905.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.34 : 10,302.97 = 4,279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.34/10,302.97 = 4,279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.34x = 10,302.97 × 4,279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.34x = 44,092,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,518.49/7,466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.51

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