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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.37, 7,440.02 and 3,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.37, 7,440.02 and 3,033.52 is: 4,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.37 : 7,440.02 = 3,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.37/7,440.02 = 3,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.37x = 7,440.02 × 3,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.37x = 22,569,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,415.70/5,391.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.21

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