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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.76, 7,440.02 and 3,033.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.76, 7,440.02 and 3,033.85 is: 4,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.76 : 7,440.02 = 3,033.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.76/7,440.02 = 3,033.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.76x = 7,440.02 × 3,033.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.76x = 22,571,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,904.68/5,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.37

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