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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.76, 7,487.56 and 2,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.76, 7,487.56 and 2,941.76 is: 4,059.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.76 : 7,487.56 = 2,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.76/7,487.56 = 2,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.76x = 7,487.56 × 2,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.76x = 22,026,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,026,604.51/5,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.63

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