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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.41, 7,463.69 and 3,051.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.41, 7,463.69 and 3,051.57 is: 4,210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.41 : 7,463.69 = 3,051.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.41/7,463.69 = 3,051.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.41x = 7,463.69 × 3,051.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.41x = 22,775,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,972.49/5,409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.44

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