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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.47, 7,475.96 and 3,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.47, 7,475.96 and 3,027.46 is: 4,177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.47 : 7,475.96 = 3,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.47/7,475.96 = 3,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.47x = 7,475.96 × 3,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.47x = 22,633,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,117.34/5,417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.81

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