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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.36, 7,425.66 and 3,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.36, 7,425.66 and 3,023.08 is: 4,172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.36 : 7,425.66 = 3,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.36/7,425.66 = 3,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.36x = 7,425.66 × 3,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.36x = 22,448,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448,364.23/5,380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.28

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