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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.46, 7,425.06 and 3,022.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.46, 7,425.06 and 3,022.62 is: 4,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.46 : 7,425.06 = 3,022.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.46/7,425.06 = 3,022.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.46x = 7,425.06 × 3,022.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.46x = 22,443,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,134.86/5,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.23

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