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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.43, 7,471.92 and 3,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.43, 7,471.92 and 3,056.59 is: 4,218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.43 : 7,471.92 = 3,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.43/7,471.92 = 3,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.43x = 7,471.92 × 3,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.43x = 22,838,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838,595.95/5,414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.10

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