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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.51, 7,477.72 and 3,296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.51, 7,477.72 and 3,296.09 is: 4,547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.51 : 7,477.72 = 3,296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.51/7,477.72 = 3,296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.51x = 7,477.72 × 3,296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.51x = 24,647,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647,248.57/5,419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.88

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