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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.93, 7,471.71 and 3,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.93, 7,471.71 and 3,056.02 is: 4,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.93 : 7,471.71 = 3,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.93/7,471.71 = 3,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.93x = 7,471.71 × 3,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.93x = 22,833,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,833,676.51/5,413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.58

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