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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.67, 10,248.80 and 4,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.67, 10,248.80 and 4,069.70 is: 5,616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.67 : 10,248.80 = 4,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.67/10,248.80 = 4,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.67x = 10,248.80 × 4,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.67x = 41,709,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,709,469.77/7,426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.17

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