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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.98, 7,462.17 and 3,050.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.98, 7,462.17 and 3,050.07 is: 4,208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.98 : 7,462.17 = 3,050.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.98/7,462.17 = 3,050.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.98x = 7,462.17 × 3,050.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.98x = 22,760,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,140.85/5,407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.62

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