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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.44, 7,440.17 and 3,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.44, 7,440.17 and 3,033.58 is: 4,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.44 : 7,440.17 = 3,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.44/7,440.17 = 3,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.44x = 7,440.17 × 3,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.44x = 22,570,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,314.43/5,391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.33

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