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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.96, 7,448.98 and 3,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.96, 7,448.98 and 3,007.84 is: 4,150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.96 : 7,448.98 = 3,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.96/7,448.98 = 3,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.96x = 7,448.98 × 3,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.96x = 22,405,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,340.00/5,397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.71

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