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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.50, 10,238.92 and 4,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.50, 10,238.92 and 4,625 is: 6,382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.50 : 10,238.92 = 4,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.50/10,238.92 = 4,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.50x = 10,238.92 × 4,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.50x = 47,355,005
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355,005/7,419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.51

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