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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.63, 7,447.37 and 3,038.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.63, 7,447.37 and 3,038.81 is: 4,193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.63 : 7,447.37 = 3,038.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.63/7,447.37 = 3,038.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.63x = 7,447.37 × 3,038.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.63x = 22,631,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,090.00/5,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.56

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