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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.13, 7,449.49 and 3,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.13, 7,449.49 and 3,041.27 is: 4,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.13 : 7,449.49 = 3,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.13/7,449.49 = 3,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.13x = 7,449.49 × 3,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.13x = 22,655,910.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,655,910.45/5,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.22

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