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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.04, 7,480.95 and 3,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.04, 7,480.95 and 3,063.04 is: 4,226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.04 : 7,480.95 = 3,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.04/7,480.95 = 3,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.04x = 7,480.95 × 3,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.04x = 22,914,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,914,449.09/5,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.95

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