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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.66, 7,483.59 and 3,330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.66, 7,483.59 and 3,330.94 is: 4,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.66 : 7,483.59 = 3,330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.66/7,483.59 = 3,330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.66x = 7,483.59 × 3,330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.66x = 24,927,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,927,389.27/5,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.35

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