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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.92, 7,466.12 and 3,174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.92, 7,466.12 and 3,174.48 is: 4,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.92 : 7,466.12 = 3,174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.92/7,466.12 = 3,174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.92x = 7,466.12 × 3,174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.92x = 23,701,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701,048.62/5,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.42

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