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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.36, 10,246.98 and 4,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.36, 10,246.98 and 4,068.38 is: 5,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.36 : 10,246.98 = 4,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.36/10,246.98 = 4,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.36x = 10,246.98 × 4,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.36x = 41,688,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688,608.49/7,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.36

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