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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410, 7,465.98 and 3,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410, 7,465.98 and 3,313.72 is: 4,573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410 : 7,465.98 = 3,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410/7,465.98 = 3,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410x = 7,465.98 × 3,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410x = 24,740,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740,167.25/5,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.04

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