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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.69, 7,469.96 and 3,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.69, 7,469.96 and 3,055.25 is: 4,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.69 : 7,469.96 = 3,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.69/7,469.96 = 3,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.69x = 7,469.96 × 3,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.69x = 22,822,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,598.69/5,412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.50

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