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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.67, 10,251.63 and 4,909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.67, 10,251.63 and 4,909.92 is: 6,776.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.67 : 10,251.63 = 4,909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.67/10,251.63 = 4,909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.67x = 10,251.63 × 4,909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.67x = 50,334,683.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,334,683.17/7,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,776.65

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