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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.06, 7,425.02 and 3,022.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.06, 7,425.02 and 3,022.74 is: 4,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.06 : 7,425.02 = 3,022.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.06/7,425.02 = 3,022.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.06x = 7,425.02 × 3,022.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.06x = 22,443,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,889.84/5,381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.91

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