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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.93, 7,443.38 and 3,153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.93, 7,443.38 and 3,153.50 is: 4,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.93 : 7,443.38 = 3,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.93/7,443.38 = 3,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.93x = 7,443.38 × 3,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.93x = 23,472,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472,645.85/5,391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.29

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