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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.97, 7,428.43 and 3,145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.97, 7,428.43 and 3,145.19 is: 4,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.97 : 7,428.43 = 3,145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.97/7,428.43 = 3,145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.97x = 7,428.43 × 3,145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.97x = 23,363,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363,790.54/5,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.32

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