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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.24, 7,425.28 and 3,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.24, 7,425.28 and 3,022.92 is: 4,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.24 : 7,425.28 = 3,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.24/7,425.28 = 3,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.24x = 7,425.28 × 3,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.24x = 22,446,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446,027.42/5,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.16

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