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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.44, 7,441.56 and 3,002.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.44, 7,441.56 and 3,002.36 is: 4,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.44 : 7,441.56 = 3,002.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.44/7,441.56 = 3,002.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.44x = 7,441.56 × 3,002.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.44x = 22,342,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,204.87/5,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.25

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