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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.30, 7,481.55 and 3,063.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.30, 7,481.55 and 3,063.59 is: 4,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.30 : 7,481.55 = 3,063.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.30/7,481.55 = 3,063.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.30x = 7,481.55 × 3,063.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.30x = 22,920,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,920,364.36/5,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.84

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