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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.44, 10,246.92 and 4,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.44, 10,246.92 and 4,281.92 is: 5,908.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.44 : 10,246.92 = 4,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.44/10,246.92 = 4,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.44x = 10,246.92 × 4,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.44x = 43,876,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876,491.69/7,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.94

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