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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.97, 10,247.62 and 4,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.97, 10,247.62 and 4,068.71 is: 5,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.97 : 10,247.62 = 4,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.97/10,247.62 = 4,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.97x = 10,247.62 × 4,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.97x = 41,694,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,694,593.97/7,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.70

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