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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.37, 7,462.65 and 3,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.37, 7,462.65 and 3,049.97 is: 4,209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.37 : 7,462.65 = 3,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.37/7,462.65 = 3,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.37x = 7,462.65 × 3,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.37x = 22,760,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,858.62/5,407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.23

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