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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.77, 7,470.53 and 3,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.77, 7,470.53 and 3,023.56 is: 4,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.77 : 7,470.53 = 3,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.77/7,470.53 = 3,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.77x = 7,470.53 × 3,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.77x = 22,587,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587,601.25/5,413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.25

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