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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,379.54, 7,422.96 and 3,021.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,379.54, 7,422.96 and 3,021.23 is: 4,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,379.54 : 7,422.96 = 3,021.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,379.54/7,422.96 = 3,021.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,379.54x = 7,422.96 × 3,021.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,379.54x = 22,426,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,469.44/5,379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.85

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