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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.44, 10,249.49 and 4,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.44, 10,249.49 and 4,070.26 is: 5,616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.44 : 10,249.49 = 4,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.44/10,249.49 = 4,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.44x = 10,249.49 × 4,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.44x = 41,718,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718,068.82/7,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.75

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