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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.45, 7,470.52 and 3,023.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.45, 7,470.52 and 3,023.29 is: 4,172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.45 : 7,470.52 = 3,023.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.45/7,470.52 = 3,023.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.45x = 7,470.52 × 3,023.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.45x = 22,585,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,548.41/5,413.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.12

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