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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.93, 7,475.44 and 3,027.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.93, 7,475.44 and 3,027.17 is: 4,177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.93 : 7,475.44 = 3,027.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.93/7,475.44 = 3,027.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.93x = 7,475.44 × 3,027.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.93x = 22,629,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,444.50/5,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.54

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