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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.96, 10,305.90 and 4,281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.96, 10,305.90 and 4,281.54 is: 5,908.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.96 : 10,305.90 = 4,281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.96/10,305.90 = 4,281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.96x = 10,305.90 × 4,281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.96x = 44,125,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125,123.09/7,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.59

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