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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.35, 7,425.85 and 3,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.35, 7,425.85 and 3,023.04 is: 4,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.35 : 7,425.85 = 3,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.35/7,425.85 = 3,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.35x = 7,425.85 × 3,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.35x = 22,448,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448,641.58/5,381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.56

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