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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.77, 7,462.56 and 3,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.77, 7,462.56 and 3,017.81 is: 4,164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.77 : 7,462.56 = 3,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.77/7,462.56 = 3,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.77x = 7,462.56 × 3,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.77x = 22,520,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,520,550.88/5,407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.48

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