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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,401.13, 7,453.59 and 3,011.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,401.13, 7,453.59 and 3,011.38 is: 4,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,401.13 : 7,453.59 = 3,011.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,401.13/7,453.59 = 3,011.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,401.13x = 7,453.59 × 3,011.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,401.13x = 22,445,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445,587.34/5,401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.72

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