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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,386.95, 7,433.95 and 3,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,386.95, 7,433.95 and 3,029.09 is: 4,180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,386.95 : 7,433.95 = 3,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,386.95/7,433.95 = 3,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,386.95x = 7,433.95 × 3,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,386.95x = 22,518,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518,103.61/5,386.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.12

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