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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.66, 7,487.34 and 3,035.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.66, 7,487.34 and 3,035.67 is: 4,189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.66 : 7,487.34 = 3,035.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.66/7,487.34 = 3,035.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.66x = 7,487.34 × 3,035.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.66x = 22,729,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,093.42/5,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.18

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