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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.16, 7,459.44 and 3,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.16, 7,459.44 and 3,313.44 is: 4,570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.16 : 7,459.44 = 3,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.16/7,459.44 = 3,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.16x = 7,459.44 × 3,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.16x = 24,716,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,716,406.87/5,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.21

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