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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.92, 10,306.26 and 4,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.92, 10,306.26 and 4,324.52 is: 5,967.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.92 : 10,306.26 = 4,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.92/10,306.26 = 4,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.92x = 10,306.26 × 4,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.92x = 44,569,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569,627.50/7,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,967.35

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