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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.47, 7,514.81 and 3,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.47, 7,514.81 and 3,055.97 is: 4,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.47 : 7,514.81 = 3,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.47/7,514.81 = 3,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.47x = 7,514.81 × 3,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.47x = 22,964,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,964,981.06/5,445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.27

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