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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.66, 10,249.90 and 4,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.66, 10,249.90 and 4,070.44 is: 5,617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.66 : 10,249.90 = 4,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.66/10,249.90 = 4,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.66x = 10,249.90 × 4,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.66x = 41,721,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721,602.96/7,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.06

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