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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427, 10,249.08 and 4,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427, 10,249.08 and 4,069.96 is: 5,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427 : 10,249.08 = 4,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427/10,249.08 = 4,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427x = 10,249.08 × 4,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427x = 41,713,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,713,345.64/7,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.45

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