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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.53, 7,463.87 and 3,284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.53, 7,463.87 and 3,284.11 is: 4,532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.53 : 7,463.87 = 3,284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.53/7,463.87 = 3,284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.53x = 7,463.87 × 3,284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.53x = 24,512,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512,153.69/5,408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.13

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