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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.69, 10,248.83 and 4,114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.69, 10,248.83 and 4,114.69 is: 5,678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.69 : 10,248.83 = 4,114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.69/10,248.83 = 4,114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.69x = 10,248.83 × 4,114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.69x = 42,170,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170,727.55/7,426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,678.27

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