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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.60, 7,487.48 and 3,067.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.60, 7,487.48 and 3,067.69 is: 4,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.60 : 7,487.48 = 3,067.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.60/7,487.48 = 3,067.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.60x = 7,487.48 × 3,067.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.60x = 22,969,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,969,256.47/5,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.50

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