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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.03, 7,432.05 and 3,395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.03, 7,432.05 and 3,395.07 is: 4,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.03 : 7,432.05 = 3,395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.03/7,432.05 = 3,395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.03x = 7,432.05 × 3,395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.03x = 25,232,329.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232,329.99/5,388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.03

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