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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.93, 7,450.83 and 3,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.93, 7,450.83 and 3,041.23 is: 4,197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.93 : 7,450.83 = 3,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.93/7,450.83 = 3,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.93x = 7,450.83 × 3,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.93x = 22,659,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,687.72/5,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.07

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