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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.30, 7,469.55 and 3,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.30, 7,469.55 and 3,315.90 is: 4,576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.30 : 7,469.55 = 3,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.30/7,469.55 = 3,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.30x = 7,469.55 × 3,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.30x = 24,768,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,768,280.85/5,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.29

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