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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.43, 7,470.54 and 3,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.43, 7,470.54 and 3,055.59 is: 4,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.43 : 7,470.54 = 3,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.43/7,470.54 = 3,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.43x = 7,470.54 × 3,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.43x = 22,826,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,826,907.32/5,413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.72

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