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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.52, 7,470.56 and 3,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.52, 7,470.56 and 3,055.92 is: 4,217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.52 : 7,470.56 = 3,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.52/7,470.56 = 3,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.52x = 7,470.56 × 3,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.52x = 22,829,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,829,433.72/5,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.11

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