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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.14, 10,246.77 and 4,067.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.14, 10,246.77 and 4,067.96 is: 5,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.14 : 10,246.77 = 4,067.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.14/10,246.77 = 4,067.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.14x = 10,246.77 × 4,067.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.14x = 41,683,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,683,399.26/7,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.82

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