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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.01, 7,425.99 and 3,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.01, 7,425.99 and 3,023.28 is: 4,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.01 : 7,425.99 = 3,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.01/7,425.99 = 3,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.01x = 7,425.99 × 3,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.01x = 22,450,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,847.05/5,381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.24

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