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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.70, 10,250.09 and 4,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.70, 10,250.09 and 4,070.52 is: 5,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.70 : 10,250.09 = 4,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.70/10,250.09 = 4,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.70x = 10,250.09 × 4,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.70x = 41,723,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,175.99/7,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.24

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