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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.03, 7,461.34 and 3,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.03, 7,461.34 and 3,017.62 is: 4,163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.03 : 7,461.34 = 3,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.03/7,461.34 = 3,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.03x = 7,461.34 × 3,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.03x = 22,515,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,515,462.61/5,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.34

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