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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.88, 7,462.92 and 3,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.88, 7,462.92 and 3,050.08 is: 4,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.88 : 7,462.92 = 3,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.88/7,462.92 = 3,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.88x = 7,462.92 × 3,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.88x = 22,762,503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,503.03/5,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.14

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