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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.67, 10,246.20 and 4,067.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.67, 10,246.20 and 4,067.49 is: 5,613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.67 : 10,246.20 = 4,067.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.67/10,246.20 = 4,067.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.67x = 10,246.20 × 4,067.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.67x = 41,676,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,676,316.04/7,424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.22

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