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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.15, 7,446.98 and 3,038.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.15, 7,446.98 and 3,038.51 is: 4,193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.15 : 7,446.98 = 3,038.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.15/7,446.98 = 3,038.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.15x = 7,446.98 × 3,038.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.15x = 22,627,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,704.40/5,396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.31

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