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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.06, 7,430.58 and 3,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.06, 7,430.58 and 3,027.06 is: 4,176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.06 : 7,430.58 = 3,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.06/7,430.58 = 3,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.06x = 7,430.58 × 3,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.06x = 22,492,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492,811.49/5,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.89

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