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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,379.33, 7,423.47 and 3,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,379.33, 7,423.47 and 3,021.48 is: 4,169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,379.33 : 7,423.47 = 3,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,379.33/7,423.47 = 3,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,379.33x = 7,423.47 × 3,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,379.33x = 22,429,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,866.14/5,379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.64

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