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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.97, 7,430.23 and 3,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.97, 7,430.23 and 3,026.26 is: 4,176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.97 : 7,430.23 = 3,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.97/7,430.23 = 3,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.97x = 7,430.23 × 3,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.97x = 22,485,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485,820.91/5,383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.44

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