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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.18, 7,472.82 and 3,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.18, 7,472.82 and 3,057.13 is: 4,218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.18 : 7,472.82 = 3,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.18/7,472.82 = 3,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.18x = 7,472.82 × 3,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.18x = 22,845,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,382.21/5,415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.77

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