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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.02, 10,249.92 and 6,625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.02, 10,249.92 and 6,625.96 is: 9,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.02 : 10,249.92 = 6,625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.02/10,249.92 = 6,625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.02x = 10,249.92 × 6,625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.02x = 67,915,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,915,559.92/7,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.08

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