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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.70, 7,442.34 and 3,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.70, 7,442.34 and 3,003.54 is: 4,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.70 : 7,442.34 = 3,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.70/7,442.34 = 3,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.70x = 7,442.34 × 3,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.70x = 22,353,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,353,365.88/5,393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.35

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