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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.26, 7,429.47 and 3,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.26, 7,429.47 and 3,026.22 is: 4,176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.26 : 7,429.47 = 3,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.26/7,429.47 = 3,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.26x = 7,429.47 × 3,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.26x = 22,483,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483,210.70/5,383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.50

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