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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.64, 7,581.96 and 4,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.64, 7,581.96 and 4,230.96 is: 6,346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.64 : 7,581.96 = 4,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.64/7,581.96 = 4,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.64x = 7,581.96 × 4,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.64x = 32,078,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,078,969.48/5,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.44

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