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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.97, 7,463.34 and 3,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.97, 7,463.34 and 3,050.06 is: 4,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.97 : 7,463.34 = 3,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.97/7,463.34 = 3,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.97x = 7,463.34 × 3,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.97x = 22,763,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763,597.48/5,407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.27

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