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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.74, 7,472.36 and 3,176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.74, 7,472.36 and 3,176.62 is: 4,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.74 : 7,472.36 = 3,176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.74/7,472.36 = 3,176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.74x = 7,472.36 × 3,176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.74x = 23,736,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736,837.48/5,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.75

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