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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.83, 7,463.91 and 3,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.83, 7,463.91 and 3,050.52 is: 4,209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.83 : 7,463.91 = 3,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.83/7,463.91 = 3,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.83x = 7,463.91 × 3,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.83x = 22,768,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,806.73/5,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.56

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