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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.63, 7,474.95 and 2,932.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.63, 7,474.95 and 2,932.63 is: 4,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.63 : 7,474.95 = 2,932.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.63/7,474.95 = 2,932.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.63x = 7,474.95 × 2,932.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.63x = 21,921,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921,210.58/5,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.02

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