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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.50, 7,439.46 and 3,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.50, 7,439.46 and 3,001.28 is: 4,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.50 : 7,439.46 = 3,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.50/7,439.46 = 3,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.50x = 7,439.46 × 3,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.50x = 22,327,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327,902.51/5,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.32

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