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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,384.97, 7,429.41 and 3,367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,384.97, 7,429.41 and 3,367.01 is: 4,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,384.97 : 7,429.41 = 3,367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,384.97/7,429.41 = 3,367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,384.97x = 7,429.41 × 3,367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,384.97x = 25,014,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014,916.34/5,384.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.32

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