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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.73, 7,481.41 and 3,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.73, 7,481.41 and 3,063.42 is: 4,227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.73 : 7,481.41 = 3,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.73/7,481.41 = 3,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.73x = 7,481.41 × 3,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.73x = 22,918,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918,701.02/5,421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.19

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