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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.61, 7,463.42 and 3,018.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.61, 7,463.42 and 3,018.36 is: 4,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.61 : 7,463.42 = 3,018.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.61/7,463.42 = 3,018.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.61x = 7,463.42 × 3,018.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.61x = 22,527,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527,329.58/5,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.09

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