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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.64, 10,247.38 and 4,068.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.64, 10,247.38 and 4,068.66 is: 5,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.64 : 10,247.38 = 4,068.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.64/10,247.38 = 4,068.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.64x = 10,247.38 × 4,068.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.64x = 41,693,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,693,094.94/7,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.75

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