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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.82, 7,399.68 and 4,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.82, 7,399.68 and 4,030.21 is: 5,565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.82 : 7,399.68 = 4,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.82/7,399.68 = 4,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.82x = 7,399.68 × 4,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.82x = 29,822,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,822,264.33/5,358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.08

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