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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.71, 7,436.34 and 3,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.71, 7,436.34 and 3,030.84 is: 4,182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.71 : 7,436.34 = 3,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.71/7,436.34 = 3,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.71x = 7,436.34 × 3,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.71x = 22,538,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538,356.73/5,388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.52

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