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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.28, 7,466.94 and 3,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.28, 7,466.94 and 3,053.46 is: 4,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.28 : 7,466.94 = 3,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.28/7,466.94 = 3,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.28x = 7,466.94 × 3,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.28x = 22,800,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,002.61/5,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.42

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