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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.33, 7,426.23 and 3,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.33, 7,426.23 and 3,023.48 is: 4,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.33 : 7,426.23 = 3,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.33/7,426.23 = 3,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.33x = 7,426.23 × 3,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.33x = 22,453,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,057.88/5,381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.40

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