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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.89, 7,468.68 and 3,173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.89, 7,468.68 and 3,173.50 is: 4,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.89 : 7,468.68 = 3,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.89/7,468.68 = 3,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.89x = 7,468.68 × 3,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.89x = 23,701,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701,855.98/5,411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.59

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