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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.12, 7,441.09 and 3,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.12, 7,441.09 and 3,034.28 is: 4,187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.12 : 7,441.09 = 3,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.12/7,441.09 = 3,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.12x = 7,441.09 × 3,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.12x = 22,578,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,350.57/5,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.29

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