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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.33, 7,463.76 and 3,050.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.33, 7,463.76 and 3,050.42 is: 4,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.33 : 7,463.76 = 3,050.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.33/7,463.76 = 3,050.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.33x = 7,463.76 × 3,050.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.33x = 22,767,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,602.78/5,408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.73

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