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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.51, 7,476.16 and 3,059.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.51, 7,476.16 and 3,059.65 is: 4,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.51 : 7,476.16 = 3,059.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.51/7,476.16 = 3,059.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.51x = 7,476.16 × 3,059.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.51x = 22,874,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,874,423.65/5,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.31

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