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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.36, 7,474.49 and 3,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.36, 7,474.49 and 3,026.36 is: 4,176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.36 : 7,474.49 = 3,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.36/7,474.49 = 3,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.36x = 7,474.49 × 3,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.36x = 22,620,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620,501.11/5,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.33

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