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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.72, 10,246.98 and 4,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.72, 10,246.98 and 4,360.58 is: 6,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.72 : 10,246.98 = 4,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.72/10,246.98 = 4,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.72x = 10,246.98 × 4,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.72x = 44,682,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,682,724.81/7,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.30

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