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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.56, 7,460.78 and 3,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.56, 7,460.78 and 3,016.10 is: 4,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.56 : 7,460.78 = 3,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.56/7,460.78 = 3,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.56x = 7,460.78 × 3,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.56x = 22,502,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502,462.13/5,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.06

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