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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.41, 8,204.52 and 4,281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.41, 8,204.52 and 4,281.51 is: 6,410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.41 : 8,204.52 = 4,281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.41/8,204.52 = 4,281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.41x = 8,204.52 × 4,281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.41x = 35,127,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127,734.43/5,479.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.86

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