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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.24, 10,246.88 and 4,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.24, 10,246.88 and 4,068.36 is: 5,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.24 : 10,246.88 = 4,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.24/10,246.88 = 4,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.24x = 10,246.88 × 4,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.24x = 41,687,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,687,996.72/7,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.36

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