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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.02, 7,486.44 and 3,067.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.02, 7,486.44 and 3,067.02 is: 4,232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.02 : 7,486.44 = 3,067.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.02/7,486.44 = 3,067.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.02x = 7,486.44 × 3,067.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.02x = 22,961,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961,061.21/5,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.44

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