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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,400.62, 7,452.83 and 3,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,400.62, 7,452.83 and 3,010.56 is: 4,154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,400.62 : 7,452.83 = 3,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,400.62/7,452.83 = 3,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,400.62x = 7,452.83 × 3,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,400.62x = 22,437,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437,148.88/5,400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.55

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