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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.99, 7,440.87 and 3,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.99, 7,440.87 and 3,034.14 is: 4,187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.99 : 7,440.87 = 3,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.99/7,440.87 = 3,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.99x = 7,440.87 × 3,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.99x = 22,576,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576,641.30/5,391.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.07

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