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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.32, 7,443.98 and 3,004.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.32, 7,443.98 and 3,004.22 is: 4,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.32 : 7,443.98 = 3,004.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.32/7,443.98 = 3,004.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.32x = 7,443.98 × 3,004.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.32x = 22,363,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,353.60/5,394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.72

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