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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.08, 7,439.76 and 3,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.08, 7,439.76 and 3,033.14 is: 4,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.08 : 7,439.76 = 3,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.08/7,439.76 = 3,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.08x = 7,439.76 × 3,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.08x = 22,565,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,833.65/5,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.77

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