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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.23, 10,253.64 and 4,777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.23, 10,253.64 and 4,777.14 is: 6,596.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.23 : 10,253.64 = 4,777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.23/10,253.64 = 4,777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.23x = 10,253.64 × 4,777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.23x = 48,983,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983,073.79/7,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.85

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