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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.99, 7,465.64 and 3,052.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.99, 7,465.64 and 3,052.35 is: 4,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.99 : 7,465.64 = 3,052.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.99/7,465.64 = 3,052.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.99x = 7,465.64 × 3,052.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.99x = 22,787,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,787,730.99/5,409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.16

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