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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.33, 7,426.92 and 3,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.33, 7,426.92 and 3,023.46 is: 4,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.33 : 7,426.92 = 3,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.33/7,426.92 = 3,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.33x = 7,426.92 × 3,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.33x = 22,454,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454,995.54/5,381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.76

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