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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.80, 7,493.33 and 3,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.80, 7,493.33 and 3,007.22 is: 4,150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.80 : 7,493.33 = 3,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.80/7,493.33 = 3,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.80x = 7,493.33 × 3,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.80x = 22,534,118.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534,118.09/5,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.08

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