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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.62, 7,436.21 and 3,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.62, 7,436.21 and 3,030.76 is: 4,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.62 : 7,436.21 = 3,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.62/7,436.21 = 3,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.62x = 7,436.21 × 3,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.62x = 22,537,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,345.44/5,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.40

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