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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.28, 7,463.34 and 3,050.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.28, 7,463.34 and 3,050.91 is: 4,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.28 : 7,463.34 = 3,050.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.28/7,463.34 = 3,050.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.28x = 7,463.34 × 3,050.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.28x = 22,769,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,978.64/5,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.21

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