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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.52, 7,425.36 and 3,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.52, 7,425.36 and 3,023.16 is: 4,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.52 : 7,425.36 = 3,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.52/7,425.36 = 3,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.52x = 7,425.36 × 3,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.52x = 22,448,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448,051.34/5,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.32

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