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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.37, 7,467.51 and 3,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.37, 7,467.51 and 3,021.24 is: 4,169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.37 : 7,467.51 = 3,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.37/7,467.51 = 3,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.37x = 7,467.51 × 3,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.37x = 22,561,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,139.91/5,411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.21

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