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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.72, 10,247.31 and 4,068.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.72, 10,247.31 and 4,068.54 is: 5,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.72 : 10,247.31 = 4,068.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.72/10,247.31 = 4,068.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.72x = 10,247.31 × 4,068.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.72x = 41,691,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,691,590.63/7,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.48

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