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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.97, 7,440.52 and 3,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.97, 7,440.52 and 3,033.66 is: 4,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.97 : 7,440.52 = 3,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.97/7,440.52 = 3,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.97x = 7,440.52 × 3,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.97x = 22,572,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572,007.90/5,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.23

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