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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.68, 7,440.44 and 3,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.68, 7,440.44 and 3,033.81 is: 4,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.68 : 7,440.44 = 3,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.68/7,440.44 = 3,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.68x = 7,440.44 × 3,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.68x = 22,572,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572,866.11/5,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.61

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