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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.13, 7,486.68 and 2,941.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.13, 7,486.68 and 2,941.13 is: 4,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.13 : 7,486.68 = 2,941.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.13/7,486.68 = 2,941.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.13x = 7,486.68 × 2,941.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.13x = 22,019,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019,261.72/5,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.76

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