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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.30, 7,426.05 and 3,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.30, 7,426.05 and 3,023.59 is: 4,172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.30 : 7,426.05 = 3,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.30/7,426.05 = 3,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.30x = 7,426.05 × 3,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.30x = 22,453,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,330.52/5,381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.47

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