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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.89, 10,250.48 and 4,070.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.89, 10,250.48 and 4,070.83 is: 5,617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.89 : 10,250.48 = 4,070.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.89/10,250.48 = 4,070.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.89x = 10,250.48 × 4,070.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.89x = 41,727,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,727,961.50/7,427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.74

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