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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.04, 7,427.40 and 3,024.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.04, 7,427.40 and 3,024.13 is: 4,173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.04 : 7,427.40 = 3,024.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.04/7,427.40 = 3,024.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.04x = 7,427.40 × 3,024.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.04x = 22,461,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461,423.16/5,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.40

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