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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.93, 7,468.76 and 3,054.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.93, 7,468.76 and 3,054.61 is: 4,214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.93 : 7,468.76 = 3,054.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.93/7,468.76 = 3,054.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.93x = 7,468.76 × 3,054.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.93x = 22,814,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814,165.96/5,412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.76

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