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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.96, 7,475.33 and 3,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.96, 7,475.33 and 3,026.98 is: 4,177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.96 : 7,475.33 = 3,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.96/7,475.33 = 3,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.96x = 7,475.33 × 3,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.96x = 22,627,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,674.40/5,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.19

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