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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.15, 7,472.91 and 3,057.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.15, 7,472.91 and 3,057.29 is: 4,219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.15 : 7,472.91 = 3,057.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.15/7,472.91 = 3,057.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.15x = 7,472.91 × 3,057.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.15x = 22,846,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,846,855.14/5,415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.06

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