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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.64, 7,435.92 and 3,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.64, 7,435.92 and 3,030.32 is: 4,181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.64 : 7,435.92 = 3,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.64/7,435.92 = 3,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.64x = 7,435.92 × 3,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.64x = 22,533,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,217.09/5,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.61

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