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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.79, 7,477.23 and 3,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.79, 7,477.23 and 3,059.88 is: 4,223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.79 : 7,477.23 = 3,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.79/7,477.23 = 3,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.79x = 7,477.23 × 3,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.79x = 22,879,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,879,426.53/5,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.02

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