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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.13, 7,430.07 and 3,145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.13, 7,430.07 and 3,145.73 is: 4,340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.13 : 7,430.07 = 3,145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.13/7,430.07 = 3,145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.13x = 7,430.07 × 3,145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.13x = 23,373,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,373,016.61/5,385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.29

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