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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.66, 7,462.26 and 3,416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.66, 7,462.26 and 3,416.22 is: 4,715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.66 : 7,462.26 = 3,416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.66/7,462.26 = 3,416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.66x = 7,462.26 × 3,416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.66x = 25,492,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492,721.86/5,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.06

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