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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.72, 7,426.91 and 3,024.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.72, 7,426.91 and 3,024.08 is: 4,173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.72 : 7,426.91 = 3,024.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.72/7,426.91 = 3,024.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.72x = 7,426.91 × 3,024.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.72x = 22,459,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459,540.42/5,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.31

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