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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.98, 7,487.73 and 3,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.98, 7,487.73 and 3,068.16 is: 4,233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.98 : 7,487.73 = 3,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.98/7,487.73 = 3,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.98x = 7,487.73 × 3,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.98x = 22,973,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973,553.68/5,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.99

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