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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.38, 7,469.55 and 3,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.38, 7,469.55 and 3,055.74 is: 4,216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.38 : 7,469.55 = 3,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.38/7,469.55 = 3,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.38x = 7,469.55 × 3,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.38x = 22,825,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,825,002.72/5,413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.41

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