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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.55, 7,474.74 and 3,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.55, 7,474.74 and 3,026.55 is: 4,176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.55 : 7,474.74 = 3,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.55/7,474.74 = 3,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.55x = 7,474.74 × 3,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.55x = 22,622,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,685.70/5,416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.59

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