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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.78, 7,487.67 and 3,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.78, 7,487.67 and 3,329.92 is: 4,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.78 : 7,487.67 = 3,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.78/7,487.67 = 3,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.78x = 7,487.67 × 3,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.78x = 24,933,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933,342.09/5,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.35

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