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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.93, 7,465.73 and 3,314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.93, 7,465.73 and 3,314.01 is: 4,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.93 : 7,465.73 = 3,314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.93/7,465.73 = 3,314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.93x = 7,465.73 × 3,314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.93x = 24,741,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,741,487.31/5,409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.35

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