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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.09, 7,486.77 and 3,067.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.09, 7,486.77 and 3,067.59 is: 4,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.09 : 7,486.77 = 3,067.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.09/7,486.77 = 3,067.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.09x = 7,486.77 × 3,067.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.09x = 22,966,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966,303.35/5,425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.35

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