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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.68, 7,486.62 and 3,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.68, 7,486.62 and 3,300.12 is: 4,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.68 : 7,486.62 = 3,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.68/7,486.62 = 3,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.68x = 7,486.62 × 3,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.68x = 24,706,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,706,744.39/5,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.67

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