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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.26, 7,486.95 and 3,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.26, 7,486.95 and 3,067.44 is: 4,233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.26 : 7,486.95 = 3,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.26/7,486.95 = 3,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.26x = 7,486.95 × 3,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.26x = 22,965,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,965,769.91/5,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.12

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