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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.36, 7,462.86 and 3,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.36, 7,462.86 and 3,310.84 is: 4,566.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.36 : 7,462.86 = 3,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.36/7,462.86 = 3,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.36x = 7,462.86 × 3,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.36x = 24,708,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,708,335.40/5,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.86

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