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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.73, 7,447.32 and 3,038.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.73, 7,447.32 and 3,038.82 is: 4,193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.73 : 7,447.32 = 3,038.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.73/7,447.32 = 3,038.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.73x = 7,447.32 × 3,038.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.73x = 22,631,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,064.96/5,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.48

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