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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.07, 7,466.24 and 3,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.07, 7,466.24 and 3,171.14 is: 4,376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.07 : 7,466.24 = 3,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.07/7,466.24 = 3,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.07x = 7,466.24 × 3,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.07x = 23,676,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676,439.13/5,410.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.37

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