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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.08, 7,462.38 and 3,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.08, 7,462.38 and 3,282.60 is: 4,530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.08 : 7,462.38 = 3,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.08/7,462.38 = 3,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.08x = 7,462.38 × 3,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.08x = 24,496,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,496,008.59/5,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.36

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