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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.16, 7,437.10 and 3,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.16, 7,437.10 and 3,031.30 is: 4,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.16 : 7,437.10 = 3,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.16/7,437.10 = 3,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.16x = 7,437.10 × 3,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.16x = 22,544,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,081.23/5,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.23

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