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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.05, 7,460.33 and 3,016.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.05, 7,460.33 and 3,016.03 is: 4,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.05 : 7,460.33 = 3,016.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.05/7,460.33 = 3,016.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.05x = 7,460.33 × 3,016.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.05x = 22,500,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500,579.09/5,406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.11

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