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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.36, 7,486.90 and 3,067.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.36, 7,486.90 and 3,067.45 is: 4,233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.36 : 7,486.90 = 3,067.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.36/7,486.90 = 3,067.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.36x = 7,486.90 × 3,067.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.36x = 22,965,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,965,665.02/5,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.02

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