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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.16, 7,435.72 and 3,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.16, 7,435.72 and 3,030.30 is: 4,181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.16 : 7,435.72 = 3,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.16/7,435.72 = 3,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.16x = 7,435.72 × 3,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.16x = 22,532,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532,464.17/5,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.85

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