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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.62, 10,307.70 and 4,325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.62, 10,307.70 and 4,325.01 is: 5,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.62 : 10,307.70 = 4,325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.62/10,307.70 = 4,325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.62x = 10,307.70 × 4,325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.62x = 44,580,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,580,905.58/7,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.10

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