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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.95, 7,555.32 and 3,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.95, 7,555.32 and 3,117.04 is: 4,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.95 : 7,555.32 = 3,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.95/7,555.32 = 3,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.95x = 7,555.32 × 3,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.95x = 23,550,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550,234.65/5,474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.45

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