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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.32, 10,492.92 and 4,225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.32, 10,492.92 and 4,225.91 is: 6,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.32 : 10,492.92 = 4,225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.32/10,492.92 = 4,225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.32x = 10,492.92 × 4,225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.32x = 44,342,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342,083.09/7,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.49

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