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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.34, 7,448.21 and 3,007.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.34, 7,448.21 and 3,007.31 is: 4,150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.34 : 7,448.21 = 3,007.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.34/7,448.21 = 3,007.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.34x = 7,448.21 × 3,007.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.34x = 22,399,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,076.42/5,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.02

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