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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.61, 7,467.01 and 3,021.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.61, 7,467.01 and 3,021.05 is: 4,169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.61 : 7,467.01 = 3,021.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.61/7,467.01 = 3,021.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.61x = 7,467.01 × 3,021.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.61x = 22,558,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558,173.23/5,410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.25

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