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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.83, 7,484.67 and 3,535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.83, 7,484.67 and 3,535.02 is: 4,876.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.83 : 7,484.67 = 3,535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.83/7,484.67 = 3,535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.83x = 7,484.67 × 3,535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.83x = 26,458,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,458,458.14/5,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.39

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