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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.21, 7,436.44 and 3,030.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.21, 7,436.44 and 3,030.81 is: 4,182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.21 : 7,436.44 = 3,030.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.21/7,436.44 = 3,030.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.21x = 7,436.44 × 3,030.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.21x = 22,538,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538,436.72/5,388.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.92

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