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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.31, 7,426.01 and 2,991.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.31, 7,426.01 and 2,991.43 is: 4,128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.31 : 7,426.01 = 2,991.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.31/7,426.01 = 2,991.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.31x = 7,426.01 × 2,991.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.31x = 22,214,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214,389.09/5,381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.06

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