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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.33, 7,487.10 and 3,035.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.33, 7,487.10 and 3,035.22 is: 4,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.33 : 7,487.10 = 3,035.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.33/7,487.10 = 3,035.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.33x = 7,487.10 × 3,035.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.33x = 22,724,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,996.90/5,425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.69

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