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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.22, 7,427.36 and 3,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.22, 7,427.36 and 3,024.40 is: 4,173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.22 : 7,427.36 = 3,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.22/7,427.36 = 3,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.22x = 7,427.36 × 3,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.22x = 22,463,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,463,307.58/5,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.61

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