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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.13, 7,481.24 and 3,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.13, 7,481.24 and 3,031.36 is: 4,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.13 : 7,481.24 = 3,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.13/7,481.24 = 3,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.13x = 7,481.24 × 3,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.13x = 22,678,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,678,331.69/5,421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.32

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