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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.58, 7,447.08 and 3,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.58, 7,447.08 and 3,038.88 is: 4,193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.58 : 7,447.08 = 3,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.58/7,447.08 = 3,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.58x = 7,447.08 × 3,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.58x = 22,630,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,782.47/5,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.54

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