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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.99, 7,439.72 and 3,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.99, 7,439.72 and 3,033.27 is: 4,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.99 : 7,439.72 = 3,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.99/7,439.72 = 3,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.99x = 7,439.72 × 3,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.99x = 22,566,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566,664.32/5,391.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.22

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