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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,379.82, 7,423.95 and 3,021.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,379.82, 7,423.95 and 3,021.91 is: 4,170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,379.82 : 7,423.95 = 3,021.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,379.82/7,423.95 = 3,021.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,379.82x = 7,423.95 × 3,021.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,379.82x = 22,434,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434,501.52/5,379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.12

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