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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.16, 7,482.90 and 3,330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.16, 7,482.90 and 3,330.44 is: 4,593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.16 : 7,482.90 = 3,330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.16/7,482.90 = 3,330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.16x = 7,482.90 × 3,330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.16x = 24,921,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921,349.48/5,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.66

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