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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.04, 7,486.34 and 3,067.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.04, 7,486.34 and 3,067.13 is: 4,232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.04 : 7,486.34 = 3,067.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.04/7,486.34 = 3,067.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.04x = 7,486.34 × 3,067.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.04x = 22,961,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961,525.24/5,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.51

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