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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.91, 7,467.71 and 3,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.91, 7,467.71 and 3,423.48 is: 4,724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.91 : 7,467.71 = 3,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.91/7,467.71 = 3,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.91x = 7,467.71 × 3,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.91x = 25,565,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565,538.71/5,410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.82

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