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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.41, 7,486.77 and 3,067.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.41, 7,486.77 and 3,067.41 is: 4,232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.41 : 7,486.77 = 3,067.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.41/7,486.77 = 3,067.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.41x = 7,486.77 × 3,067.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.41x = 22,964,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,964,993.17/5,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.86

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