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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.71, 7,448.59 and 3,007.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.71, 7,448.59 and 3,007.55 is: 4,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.71 : 7,448.59 = 3,007.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.71/7,448.59 = 3,007.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.71x = 7,448.59 × 3,007.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.71x = 22,402,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402,006.85/5,397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.28

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