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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.89, 7,467.30 and 3,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.89, 7,467.30 and 3,172.50 is: 4,378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.89 : 7,467.30 = 3,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.89/7,467.30 = 3,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.89x = 7,467.30 × 3,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.89x = 23,690,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,690,009.25/5,410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.21

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