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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.59, 7,487.46 and 3,035.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.59, 7,487.46 and 3,035.49 is: 4,189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.59 : 7,487.46 = 3,035.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.59/7,487.46 = 3,035.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.59x = 7,487.46 × 3,035.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.59x = 22,728,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728,109.96/5,425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.06

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