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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.59, 10,250.07 and 4,070.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.59, 10,250.07 and 4,070.41 is: 5,617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.59 : 10,250.07 = 4,070.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.59/10,250.07 = 4,070.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.59x = 10,250.07 × 4,070.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.59x = 41,721,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721,987.43/7,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.16

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