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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.29, 7,463.14 and 3,050.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.29, 7,463.14 and 3,050.27 is: 4,209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.29 : 7,463.14 = 3,050.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.29/7,463.14 = 3,050.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.29x = 7,463.14 × 3,050.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.29x = 22,764,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764,603.08/5,408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.21

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