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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.76, 10,342.42 and 4,348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.76, 10,342.42 and 4,348.34 is: 6,002.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.76 : 10,342.42 = 4,348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.76/10,342.42 = 4,348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.76x = 10,342.42 × 4,348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.76x = 44,972,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,972,358.58/7,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.11

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