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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.52, 7,471.89 and 3,175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.52, 7,471.89 and 3,175.49 is: 4,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.52 : 7,471.89 = 3,175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.52/7,471.89 = 3,175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.52x = 7,471.89 × 3,175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.52x = 23,726,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,726,874.62/5,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.90

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