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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.14, 10,246.43 and 4,439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.14, 10,246.43 and 4,439.42 is: 6,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.14 : 10,246.43 = 4,439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.14/10,246.43 = 4,439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.14x = 10,246.43 × 4,439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.14x = 45,488,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488,204.56/7,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.25

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