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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.62, 7,463.88 and 3,050.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.62, 7,463.88 and 3,050.74 is: 4,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.62 : 7,463.88 = 3,050.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.62/7,463.88 = 3,050.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.62x = 7,463.88 × 3,050.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.62x = 22,770,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770,366.60/5,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.02

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