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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.32, 10,258.07 and 4,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.32, 10,258.07 and 4,879.14 is: 6,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.32 : 10,258.07 = 4,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.32/10,258.07 = 4,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.32x = 10,258.07 × 4,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.32x = 50,050,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,050,524.24/7,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,740.52

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