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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.14, 10,250.58 and 5,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.14, 10,250.58 and 5,068.18 is: 6,992.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.14 : 10,250.58 = 5,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.14/10,250.58 = 5,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.14x = 10,250.58 × 5,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.14x = 51,951,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,951,784.54/7,430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.03

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