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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,384.15, 7,430.21 and 3,026.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,384.15, 7,430.21 and 3,026.29 is: 4,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,384.15 : 7,430.21 = 3,026.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,384.15/7,430.21 = 3,026.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,384.15x = 7,430.21 × 3,026.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,384.15x = 22,485,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485,917.94/5,384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.32

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