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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.76, 7,444.72 and 3,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.76, 7,444.72 and 3,036.84 is: 4,190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.76 : 7,444.72 = 3,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.76/7,444.72 = 3,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.76x = 7,444.72 × 3,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.76x = 22,608,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,423.48/5,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.81

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