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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.41, 7,445.81 and 3,037.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.41, 7,445.81 and 3,037.64 is: 4,192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.41 : 7,445.81 = 3,037.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.41/7,445.81 = 3,037.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.41x = 7,445.81 × 3,037.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.41x = 22,617,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617,637.87/5,395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.01

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