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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.42, 10,496.94 and 4,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.42, 10,496.94 and 4,462.66 is: 6,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.42 : 10,496.94 = 4,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.42/10,496.94 = 4,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.42x = 10,496.94 × 4,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.42x = 46,844,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,844,274.26/7,606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.52

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