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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.97, 7,479.70 and 3,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.97, 7,479.70 and 3,062.06 is: 4,225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.97 : 7,479.70 = 3,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.97/7,479.70 = 3,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.97x = 7,479.70 × 3,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.97x = 22,903,245.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903,245.13/5,419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.72

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