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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.02, 7,451.76 and 3,162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.02, 7,451.76 and 3,162.07 is: 4,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.02 : 7,451.76 = 3,162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.02/7,451.76 = 3,162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.02x = 7,451.76 × 3,162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.02x = 23,562,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562,986.74/5,399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.31

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