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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.35, 7,439.65 and 3,033.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.35, 7,439.65 and 3,033.03 is: 4,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.35 : 7,439.65 = 3,033.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.35/7,439.65 = 3,033.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.35x = 7,439.65 × 3,033.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.35x = 22,564,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,681.64/5,391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.35

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