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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.71, 7,466.72 and 3,052.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.71, 7,466.72 and 3,052.86 is: 4,212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.71 : 7,466.72 = 3,052.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.71/7,466.72 = 3,052.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.71x = 7,466.72 × 3,052.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.71x = 22,794,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794,798.22/5,410.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.91

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