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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.34, 7,467.81 and 3,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.34, 7,467.81 and 3,314.28 is: 4,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.34 : 7,467.81 = 3,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.34/7,467.81 = 3,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.34x = 7,467.81 × 3,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.34x = 24,750,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750,413.33/5,411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.80

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