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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.26, 7,436.98 and 3,031.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.26, 7,436.98 and 3,031.35 is: 4,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.26 : 7,436.98 = 3,031.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.26/7,436.98 = 3,031.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.26x = 7,436.98 × 3,031.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.26x = 22,544,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,089.32/5,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.15

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