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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.79, 7,470.36 and 3,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.79, 7,470.36 and 3,055 is: 4,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.79 : 7,470.36 = 3,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.79/7,470.36 = 3,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.79x = 7,470.36 × 3,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.79x = 22,821,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821,949.80/5,412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.30

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