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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,400.40, 7,451.92 and 3,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,400.40, 7,451.92 and 3,009.84 is: 4,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,400.40 : 7,451.92 = 3,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,400.40/7,451.92 = 3,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,400.40x = 7,451.92 × 3,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,400.40x = 22,429,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,086.89/5,400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.23

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