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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.37, 7,464.96 and 3,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.37, 7,464.96 and 3,051.27 is: 4,211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.37 : 7,464.96 = 3,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.37/7,464.96 = 3,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.37x = 7,464.96 × 3,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.37x = 22,777,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777,608.50/5,408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.55

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