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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.57, 7,461.08 and 3,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.57, 7,461.08 and 3,016.73 is: 4,163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.57 : 7,461.08 = 3,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.57/7,461.08 = 3,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.57x = 7,461.08 × 3,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.57x = 22,508,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,508,011.48/5,406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.09

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