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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.63, 7,442.27 and 3,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.63, 7,442.27 and 3,003.06 is: 4,144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.63 : 7,442.27 = 3,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.63/7,442.27 = 3,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.63x = 7,442.27 × 3,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.63x = 22,349,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,590.85/5,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.47

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