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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.93, 7,437.67 and 3,032.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.93, 7,437.67 and 3,032.47 is: 4,184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.93 : 7,437.67 = 3,032.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.93/7,437.67 = 3,032.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.93x = 7,437.67 × 3,032.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.93x = 22,554,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,511.14/5,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.56

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