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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.39, 7,426.27 and 3,023.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.39, 7,426.27 and 3,023.53 is: 4,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.39 : 7,426.27 = 3,023.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.39/7,426.27 = 3,023.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.39x = 7,426.27 × 3,023.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.39x = 22,453,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,524.01/5,381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.44

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