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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.51, 10,245.81 and 4,067.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.51, 10,245.81 and 4,067.37 is: 5,612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.51 : 10,245.81 = 4,067.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.51/10,245.81 = 4,067.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.51x = 10,245.81 × 4,067.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.51x = 41,673,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,673,515.47/7,424.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.97

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