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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.50, 7,463.88 and 3,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.50, 7,463.88 and 3,170.98 is: 4,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.50 : 7,463.88 = 3,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.50/7,463.88 = 3,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.50x = 7,463.88 × 3,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.50x = 23,667,814.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667,814.20/5,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.42

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