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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.30, 7,443.93 and 3,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.30, 7,443.93 and 3,004.37 is: 4,145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.30 : 7,443.93 = 3,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.30/7,443.93 = 3,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.30x = 7,443.93 × 3,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.30x = 22,364,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,304.95/5,394.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.91

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