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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.94, 7,470.33 and 3,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.94, 7,470.33 and 3,055.40 is: 4,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.94 : 7,470.33 = 3,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.94/7,470.33 = 3,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.94x = 7,470.33 × 3,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.94x = 22,824,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,846.28/5,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.94

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