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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.76, 7,446.92 and 3,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.76, 7,446.92 and 3,038.84 is: 4,193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.76 : 7,446.92 = 3,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.76/7,446.92 = 3,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.76x = 7,446.92 × 3,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.76x = 22,629,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,998.37/5,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.26

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