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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.68, 7,425.89 and 3,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.68, 7,425.89 and 3,023.36 is: 4,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.68 : 7,425.89 = 3,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.68/7,425.89 = 3,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.68x = 7,425.89 × 3,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.68x = 22,451,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451,123.67/5,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.77

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