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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.60, 7,487.89 and 3,301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.60, 7,487.89 and 3,301.29 is: 4,556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.60 : 7,487.89 = 3,301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.60/7,487.89 = 3,301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.60x = 7,487.89 × 3,301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.60x = 24,719,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,719,696.38/5,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.12

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