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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.87, 10,325.92 and 4,296.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.87, 10,325.92 and 4,296.17 is: 5,929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.87 : 10,325.92 = 4,296.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.87/10,325.92 = 4,296.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.87x = 10,325.92 × 4,296.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.87x = 44,361,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,886.74/7,481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.25

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