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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.52, 7,463.96 and 3,050.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.52, 7,463.96 and 3,050.61 is: 4,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.52 : 7,463.96 = 3,050.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.52/7,463.96 = 3,050.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.52x = 7,463.96 × 3,050.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.52x = 22,769,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,631.02/5,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.96

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