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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.52, 7,468.56 and 3,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.52, 7,468.56 and 3,054.24 is: 4,215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.52 : 7,468.56 = 3,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.52/7,468.56 = 3,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.52x = 7,468.56 × 3,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.52x = 22,810,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,810,774.69/5,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.23

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