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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.44, 7,322.88 and 4,034.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.44, 7,322.88 and 4,034.81 is: 5,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.44 : 7,322.88 = 4,034.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.44/7,322.88 = 4,034.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.44x = 7,322.88 × 4,034.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.44x = 29,546,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,546,372.66/5,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.27

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