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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.24, 10,246.84 and 4,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.24, 10,246.84 and 4,113.24 is: 5,676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.24 : 10,246.84 = 4,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.24/10,246.84 = 4,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.24x = 10,246.84 × 4,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.24x = 42,147,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,147,712.16/7,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.28

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