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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.38, 7,440.12 and 3,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.38, 7,440.12 and 3,001.33 is: 4,141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.38 : 7,440.12 = 3,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.38/7,440.12 = 3,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.38x = 7,440.12 × 3,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.38x = 22,330,264.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,264.66/5,391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.84

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