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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.13, 7,441.13 and 3,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.13, 7,441.13 and 3,034.28 is: 4,187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.13 : 7,441.13 = 3,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.13/7,441.13 = 3,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.13x = 7,441.13 × 3,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.13x = 22,578,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,498.12/5,392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.31

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