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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.93, 7,463.05 and 3,050.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.93, 7,463.05 and 3,050.62 is: 4,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.93 : 7,463.05 = 3,050.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.93/7,463.05 = 3,050.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.93x = 7,463.05 × 3,050.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.93x = 22,766,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,929.59/5,408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.14

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