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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.55, 7,466.64 and 3,053.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.55, 7,466.64 and 3,053.67 is: 4,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.55 : 7,466.64 = 3,053.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.55/7,466.64 = 3,053.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.55x = 7,466.64 × 3,053.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.55x = 22,800,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,654.57/5,411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.33

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