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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.98, 10,249.96 and 4,070.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.98, 10,249.96 and 4,070.74 is: 5,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.98 : 10,249.96 = 4,070.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.98/10,249.96 = 4,070.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.98x = 10,249.96 × 4,070.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.98x = 41,724,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724,922.17/7,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.26

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