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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.32, 7,481.06 and 3,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.32, 7,481.06 and 3,063.31 is: 4,227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.32 : 7,481.06 = 3,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.32/7,481.06 = 3,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.32x = 7,481.06 × 3,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.32x = 22,916,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,916,783.38/5,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.16

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