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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.63, 7,463.90 and 2,924.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.63, 7,463.90 and 2,924.63 is: 4,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.63 : 7,463.90 = 2,924.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.63/7,463.90 = 2,924.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.63x = 7,463.90 × 2,924.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.63x = 21,829,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829,115.85/5,408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.98

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