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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.37, 7,442.70 and 3,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.37, 7,442.70 and 3,155.27 is: 4,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.37 : 7,442.70 = 3,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.37/7,442.70 = 3,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.37x = 7,442.70 × 3,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.37x = 23,483,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,483,728.03/5,392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.99

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