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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.56, 10,246.98 and 4,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.56, 10,246.98 and 4,068.56 is: 5,614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.56 : 10,246.98 = 4,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.56/10,246.98 = 4,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.56x = 10,246.98 × 4,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.56x = 41,690,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,690,452.95/7,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.45

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