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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.84, 7,470.45 and 3,175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.84, 7,470.45 and 3,175.59 is: 4,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.84 : 7,470.45 = 3,175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.84/7,470.45 = 3,175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.84x = 7,470.45 × 3,175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.84x = 23,723,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723,086.32/5,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.74

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