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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.68, 7,437.33 and 3,032.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.68, 7,437.33 and 3,032.22 is: 4,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.68 : 7,437.33 = 3,032.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.68/7,437.33 = 3,032.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.68x = 7,437.33 × 3,032.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.68x = 22,551,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,620.77/5,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.22

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