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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.73, 7,464.03 and 2,924.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.73, 7,464.03 and 2,924.73 is: 4,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.73 : 7,464.03 = 2,924.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.73/7,464.03 = 2,924.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.73x = 7,464.03 × 2,924.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.73x = 21,830,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,830,272.46/5,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.12

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