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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.29, 7,466.13 and 3,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.29, 7,466.13 and 3,020.16 is: 4,167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.29 : 7,466.13 = 3,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.29/7,466.13 = 3,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.29x = 7,466.13 × 3,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.29x = 22,548,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,907.18/5,410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.78

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