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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.16, 10,242.83 and 4,591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.16, 10,242.83 and 4,591.63 is: 6,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.16 : 10,242.83 = 4,591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.16/10,242.83 = 4,591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.16x = 10,242.83 × 4,591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.16x = 47,031,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,031,309.80/7,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.05

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