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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.84, 10,250.01 and 4,070.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.84, 10,250.01 and 4,070.45 is: 5,617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.84 : 10,250.01 = 4,070.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.84/10,250.01 = 4,070.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.84x = 10,250.01 × 4,070.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.84x = 41,722,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,722,178.83/7,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.00

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