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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.48, 7,465.92 and 3,141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.48, 7,465.92 and 3,141.47 is: 4,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.48 : 7,465.92 = 3,141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.48/7,465.92 = 3,141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.48x = 7,465.92 × 3,141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.48x = 23,453,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453,963.70/5,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.91

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