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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.74, 7,550.19 and 3,347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.74, 7,550.19 and 3,347.68 is: 4,620.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.74 : 7,550.19 = 3,347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.74/7,550.19 = 3,347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.74x = 7,550.19 × 3,347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.74x = 25,275,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,275,620.06/5,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.15

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