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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.59, 7,470.98 and 3,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.59, 7,470.98 and 3,175.16 is: 4,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.59 : 7,470.98 = 3,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.59/7,470.98 = 3,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.59x = 7,470.98 × 3,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.59x = 23,721,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721,503.63/5,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.84

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