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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.52, 10,249.92 and 4,070.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.52, 10,249.92 and 4,070.34 is: 5,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.52 : 10,249.92 = 4,070.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.52/10,249.92 = 4,070.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.52x = 10,249.92 × 4,070.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.52x = 41,720,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,720,659.37/7,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.04

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