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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.70, 7,381.13 and 5,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.70, 7,381.13 and 5,465.70 is: 7,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.70 : 7,381.13 = 5,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.70/7,381.13 = 5,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.70x = 7,381.13 × 5,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.70x = 40,343,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,343,014.91/5,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.13

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