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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.46, 7,493.16 and 3,542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.46, 7,493.16 and 3,542.32 is: 4,890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.46 : 7,493.16 = 3,542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.46/7,493.16 = 3,542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.46x = 7,493.16 × 3,542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.46x = 26,543,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,170.53/5,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.53

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