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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.31, 7,486.83 and 3,067.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.31, 7,486.83 and 3,067.46 is: 4,233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.31 : 7,486.83 = 3,067.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.31/7,486.83 = 3,067.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.31x = 7,486.83 × 3,067.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.31x = 22,965,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,965,514.12/5,425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.04

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