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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.54, 7,484.96 and 3,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.54, 7,484.96 and 3,654.08 is: 5,041.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.54 : 7,484.96 = 3,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.54/7,484.96 = 3,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.54x = 7,484.96 × 3,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.54x = 27,350,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350,642.64/5,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.09

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