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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.65, 7,458.87 and 3,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.65, 7,458.87 and 3,047.28 is: 4,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.65 : 7,458.87 = 3,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.65/7,458.87 = 3,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.65x = 7,458.87 × 3,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.65x = 22,729,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,265.37/5,404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.50

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