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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.92, 7,470.96 and 3,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.92, 7,470.96 and 3,056.24 is: 4,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.92 : 7,470.96 = 3,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.92/7,470.96 = 3,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.92x = 7,470.96 × 3,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.92x = 22,833,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,833,046.79/5,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.47

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