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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.41, 10,246.58 and 4,068.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.41, 10,246.58 and 4,068.21 is: 5,613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.41 : 10,246.58 = 4,068.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.41/10,246.58 = 4,068.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.41x = 10,246.58 × 4,068.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.41x = 41,685,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685,272.56/7,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.87

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