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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.63, 7,461.26 and 3,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.63, 7,461.26 and 3,048.32 is: 4,206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.63 : 7,461.26 = 3,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.63/7,461.26 = 3,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.63x = 7,461.26 × 3,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.63x = 22,744,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744,278.40/5,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.74

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