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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.79, 7,488.32 and 3,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.79, 7,488.32 and 3,067.88 is: 4,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.79 : 7,488.32 = 3,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.79/7,488.32 = 3,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.79x = 7,488.32 × 3,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.79x = 22,973,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973,214.38/5,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.08

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