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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.91, 7,443.56 and 3,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.91, 7,443.56 and 3,036 is: 4,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.91 : 7,443.56 = 3,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.91/7,443.56 = 3,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.91x = 7,443.56 × 3,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.91x = 22,598,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598,632.98/5,393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.66

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