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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.88, 7,464.47 and 3,051.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.88, 7,464.47 and 3,051.11 is: 4,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.88 : 7,464.47 = 3,051.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.88/7,464.47 = 3,051.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.88x = 7,464.47 × 3,051.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.88x = 22,774,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,866.48/5,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.64

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