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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.99, 10,248.68 and 4,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.99, 10,248.68 and 4,069.26 is: 5,615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.99 : 10,248.68 = 4,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.99/10,248.68 = 4,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.99x = 10,248.68 × 4,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.99x = 41,704,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,704,559.68/7,426.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.27

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