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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.69, 7,444.11 and 3,036.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.69, 7,444.11 and 3,036.78 is: 4,190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.69 : 7,444.11 = 3,036.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.69/7,444.11 = 3,036.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.69x = 7,444.11 × 3,036.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.69x = 22,606,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,124.37/5,394.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.44

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