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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.29, 7,467.51 and 3,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.29, 7,467.51 and 3,021.16 is: 4,169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.29 : 7,467.51 = 3,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.29/7,467.51 = 3,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.29x = 7,467.51 × 3,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.29x = 22,560,542.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,542.51/5,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.16

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