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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.54, 7,461.68 and 3,048.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.54, 7,461.68 and 3,048.63 is: 4,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.54 : 7,461.68 = 3,048.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.54/7,461.68 = 3,048.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.54x = 7,461.68 × 3,048.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.54x = 22,747,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,901.50/5,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.48

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