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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,471.28, 7,550.34 and 2,987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,471.28, 7,550.34 and 2,987.28 is: 4,122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,471.28 : 7,550.34 = 2,987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,471.28/7,550.34 = 2,987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,471.28x = 7,550.34 × 2,987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,471.28x = 22,554,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,979.68/5,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.43

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