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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.36, 10,246.84 and 4,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.36, 10,246.84 and 4,068.01 is: 5,613.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.36 : 10,246.84 = 4,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.36/10,246.84 = 4,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.36x = 10,246.84 × 4,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.36x = 41,684,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,684,247.59/7,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.77

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