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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.25, 10,246.95 and 4,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.25, 10,246.95 and 4,068.38 is: 5,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.25 : 10,246.95 = 4,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.25/10,246.95 = 4,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.25x = 10,246.95 × 4,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.25x = 41,688,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688,512.06/7,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.43

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