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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.37, 7,470.38 and 3,056.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.37, 7,470.38 and 3,056.27 is: 4,217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.37 : 7,470.38 = 3,056.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.37/7,470.38 = 3,056.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.37x = 7,470.38 × 3,056.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.37x = 22,831,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831,483.00/5,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.61

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