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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.27, 10,246.86 and 4,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.27, 10,246.86 and 4,068 is: 5,613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.27 : 10,246.86 = 4,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.27/10,246.86 = 4,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.27x = 10,246.86 × 4,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.27x = 41,684,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,684,226.48/7,425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.83

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