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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.43, 7,463.66 and 3,312.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.43, 7,463.66 and 3,312.51 is: 4,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.43 : 7,463.66 = 3,312.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.43/7,463.66 = 3,312.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.43x = 7,463.66 × 3,312.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.43x = 24,723,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723,431.82/5,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.28

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