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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,420.22, 7,479.95 and 3,182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,420.22, 7,479.95 and 3,182.09 is: 4,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,420.22 : 7,479.95 = 3,182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,420.22/7,479.95 = 3,182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,420.22x = 7,479.95 × 3,182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,420.22x = 23,801,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,801,820.79/5,420.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.30

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