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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.56, 10,247.39 and 4,068.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.56, 10,247.39 and 4,068.31 is: 5,614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.56 : 10,247.39 = 4,068.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.56/10,247.39 = 4,068.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.56x = 10,247.39 × 4,068.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.56x = 41,689,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,689,559.21/7,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.33

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