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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.34, 7,462.77 and 3,312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.34, 7,462.77 and 3,312.02 is: 4,570.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.34 : 7,462.77 = 3,312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.34/7,462.77 = 3,312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.34x = 7,462.77 × 3,312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.34x = 24,716,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,716,843.50/5,408.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.13

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