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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.74, 7,487.67 and 3,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.74, 7,487.67 and 3,035.66 is: 4,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.74 : 7,487.67 = 3,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.74/7,487.67 = 3,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.74x = 7,487.67 × 3,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.74x = 22,729,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,982.87/5,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.29

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