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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.35, 7,469.01 and 3,022.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.35, 7,469.01 and 3,022.19 is: 4,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.35 : 7,469.01 = 3,022.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.35/7,469.01 = 3,022.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.35x = 7,469.01 × 3,022.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.35x = 22,572,767.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572,767.33/5,412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.60

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