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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.62, 10,251.25 and 4,740.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.62, 10,251.25 and 4,740.00 is: 6,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.62 : 10,251.25 = 4,740.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.62/10,251.25 = 4,740.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.62x = 10,251.25 × 4,740.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.62x = 48,590,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590,945.70/7,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.92

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