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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.74, 7,467.81 and 4,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.74, 7,467.81 and 4,525.14 is: 6,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.74 : 7,467.81 = 4,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.74/7,467.81 = 4,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.74x = 7,467.81 × 4,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.74x = 33,792,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,792,885.74/5,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.52

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