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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.41, 7,491.73 and 3,193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.41, 7,491.73 and 3,193.21 is: 4,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.41 : 7,491.73 = 3,193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.41/7,491.73 = 3,193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.41x = 7,491.73 × 3,193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.41x = 23,922,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922,667.15/5,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.13

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