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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.18, 7,436.54 and 3,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.18, 7,436.54 and 3,031.14 is: 4,182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.18 : 7,436.54 = 3,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.18/7,436.54 = 3,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.18x = 7,436.54 × 3,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.18x = 22,541,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,193.86/5,389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.68

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