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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.30, 10,248.58 and 4,630.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.30, 10,248.58 and 4,630.26 is: 6,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.30 : 10,248.58 = 4,630.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.30/10,248.58 = 4,630.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.30x = 10,248.58 × 4,630.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.30x = 47,453,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453,590.03/7,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.80

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