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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.88, 7,462.87 and 2,923.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.88, 7,462.87 and 2,923.88 is: 4,034.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.88 : 7,462.87 = 2,923.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.88/7,462.87 = 2,923.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.88x = 7,462.87 × 2,923.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.88x = 21,820,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820,491.71/5,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.95

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