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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.23, 7,444.24 and 3,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.23, 7,444.24 and 3,004.29 is: 4,146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.23 : 7,444.24 = 3,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.23/7,444.24 = 3,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.23x = 7,444.24 × 3,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.23x = 22,364,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,648.28/5,394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.03

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