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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.31, 8,099.11 and 4,774.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.31, 8,099.11 and 4,774.51 is: 7,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.31 : 8,099.11 = 4,774.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.31/8,099.11 = 4,774.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.31x = 8,099.11 × 4,774.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.31x = 38,669,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669,281.69/5,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.62

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