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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.32, 7,425.94 and 3,023.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.32, 7,425.94 and 3,023.31 is: 4,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.32 : 7,425.94 = 3,023.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.32/7,425.94 = 3,023.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.32x = 7,425.94 × 3,023.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.32x = 22,450,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,918.66/5,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.01

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