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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.25, 7,481.33 and 3,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.25, 7,481.33 and 3,063.54 is: 4,227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.25 : 7,481.33 = 3,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.25/7,481.33 = 3,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.25x = 7,481.33 × 3,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.25x = 22,919,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,919,353.71/5,421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.69

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