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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.88, 10,256.70 and 5,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.88, 10,256.70 and 5,874.52 is: 8,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.88 : 10,256.70 = 5,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.88/10,256.70 = 5,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.88x = 10,256.70 × 5,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.88x = 60,253,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,253,189.28/7,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,113.95

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