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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.29, 7,486.98 and 3,067.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.29, 7,486.98 and 3,067.38 is: 4,233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.29 : 7,486.98 = 3,067.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.29/7,486.98 = 3,067.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.29x = 7,486.98 × 3,067.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.29x = 22,965,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,965,412.71/5,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.03

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