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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.08, 7,469.64 and 3,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.08, 7,469.64 and 3,055.44 is: 4,216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.08 : 7,469.64 = 3,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.08/7,469.64 = 3,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.08x = 7,469.64 × 3,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.08x = 22,823,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,036.84/5,413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.28

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