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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.28, 10,246.87 and 4,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.28, 10,246.87 and 4,068.10 is: 5,613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.28 : 10,246.87 = 4,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.28/10,246.87 = 4,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.28x = 10,246.87 × 4,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.28x = 41,685,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685,291.85/7,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.97

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