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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.92, 7,429.26 and 3,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.92, 7,429.26 and 3,026.04 is: 4,175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.92 : 7,429.26 = 3,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.92/7,429.26 = 3,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.92x = 7,429.26 × 3,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.92x = 22,481,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481,237.93/5,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.63

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