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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.13, 7,428.71 and 3,026.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.13, 7,428.71 and 3,026.03 is: 4,175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.13 : 7,428.71 = 3,026.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.13/7,428.71 = 3,026.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.13x = 7,428.71 × 3,026.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.13x = 22,479,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,469.74/5,383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.91

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