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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.18, 7,439.40 and 3,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.18, 7,439.40 and 3,033.72 is: 4,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.18 : 7,439.40 = 3,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.18/7,439.40 = 3,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.18x = 7,439.40 × 3,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.18x = 22,569,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,056.57/5,391.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.29

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