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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.15, 7,466.23 and 3,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.15, 7,466.23 and 3,052.28 is: 4,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.15 : 7,466.23 = 3,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.15/7,466.23 = 3,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.15x = 7,466.23 × 3,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.15x = 22,789,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789,024.50/5,410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.27

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