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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.13, 7,466.82 and 3,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.13, 7,466.82 and 3,525 is: 4,861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.13 : 7,466.82 = 3,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.13/7,466.82 = 3,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.13x = 7,466.82 × 3,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.13x = 26,320,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,320,540.50/5,414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.45

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