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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.55, 10,246.02 and 4,067.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.55, 10,246.02 and 4,067.31 is: 5,612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.55 : 10,246.02 = 4,067.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.55/10,246.02 = 4,067.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.55x = 10,246.02 × 4,067.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.55x = 41,673,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,673,739.61/7,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.97

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