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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.22, 10,246.62 and 4,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.22, 10,246.62 and 4,068.04 is: 5,613.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.22 : 10,246.62 = 4,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.22/10,246.62 = 4,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.22x = 10,246.62 × 4,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.22x = 41,683,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,683,660.02/7,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.79

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