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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.24, 7,439.84 and 3,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.24, 7,439.84 and 3,033.38 is: 4,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.24 : 7,439.84 = 3,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.24/7,439.84 = 3,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.24x = 7,439.84 × 3,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.24x = 22,567,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,809.49/5,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.01

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