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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.53, 7,461.95 and 3,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.53, 7,461.95 and 3,050.25 is: 4,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.53 : 7,461.95 = 3,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.53/7,461.95 = 3,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.53x = 7,461.95 × 3,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.53x = 22,760,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,797.74/5,407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.09

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