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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.46, 7,426.44 and 3,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.46, 7,426.44 and 3,023.62 is: 4,172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.46 : 7,426.44 = 3,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.46/7,426.44 = 3,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.46x = 7,426.44 × 3,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.46x = 22,454,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454,732.51/5,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.61

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