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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.63, 7,463.99 and 3,050.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.63, 7,463.99 and 3,050.81 is: 4,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.63 : 7,463.99 = 3,050.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.63/7,463.99 = 3,050.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.63x = 7,463.99 × 3,050.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.63x = 22,771,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,200.08/5,408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.16

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