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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,384.32, 7,430.04 and 3,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,384.32, 7,430.04 and 3,026.44 is: 4,176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,384.32 : 7,430.04 = 3,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,384.32/7,430.04 = 3,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,384.32x = 7,430.04 × 3,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,384.32x = 22,486,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486,570.26/5,384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.31

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