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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.82, 10,247.08 and 4,068.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.82, 10,247.08 and 4,068.09 is: 5,613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.82 : 10,247.08 = 4,068.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.82/10,247.08 = 4,068.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.82x = 10,247.08 × 4,068.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.82x = 41,686,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,686,043.68/7,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.66

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