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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.94, 7,447.29 and 3,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.94, 7,447.29 and 3,038.30 is: 4,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.94 : 7,447.29 = 3,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.94/7,447.29 = 3,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.94x = 7,447.29 × 3,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.94x = 22,627,101.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,101.21/5,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.36

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