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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.92, 7,430.52 and 3,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.92, 7,430.52 and 3,026.18 is: 4,176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.92 : 7,430.52 = 3,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.92/7,430.52 = 3,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.92x = 7,430.52 × 3,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.92x = 22,486,091.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486,091.01/5,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.53

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