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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.36, 7,426.38 and 3,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.36, 7,426.38 and 3,023.52 is: 4,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.36 : 7,426.38 = 3,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.36/7,426.38 = 3,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.36x = 7,426.38 × 3,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.36x = 22,453,808.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,808.46/5,381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.52

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