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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.12, 7,459.14 and 3,047.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.12, 7,459.14 and 3,047.25 is: 4,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.12 : 7,459.14 = 3,047.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.12/7,459.14 = 3,047.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.12x = 7,459.14 × 3,047.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.12x = 22,729,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,864.37/5,405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.25

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