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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.65, 7,520.38 and 3,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.65, 7,520.38 and 3,059.67 is: 4,222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.65 : 7,520.38 = 3,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.65/7,520.38 = 3,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.65x = 7,520.38 × 3,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.65x = 23,009,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009,901.63/5,449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.27

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