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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.66, 10,248.53 and 4,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.66, 10,248.53 and 4,069.44 is: 5,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.66 : 10,248.53 = 4,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.66/10,248.53 = 4,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.66x = 10,248.53 × 4,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.66x = 41,705,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705,757.58/7,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.68

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