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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.81, 7,466.73 and 3,053.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.81, 7,466.73 and 3,053.17 is: 4,213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.81 : 7,466.73 = 3,053.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.81/7,466.73 = 3,053.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.81x = 7,466.73 × 3,053.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.81x = 22,797,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,196.03/5,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.27

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