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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.14, 10,246.69 and 4,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.14, 10,246.69 and 4,068.07 is: 5,613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.14 : 10,246.69 = 4,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.14/10,246.69 = 4,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.14x = 10,246.69 × 4,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.14x = 41,684,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,684,287.98/7,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.94

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