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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.04, 10,562.52 and 2,425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.04, 10,562.52 and 2,425.04 is: 3,637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.04 : 10,562.52 = 2,425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.04/10,562.52 = 2,425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.04x = 10,562.52 × 2,425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.04x = 25,614,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,614,533.50/7,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.37

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