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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.02, 7,493.70 and 3,192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.02, 7,493.70 and 3,192.02 is: 4,405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.02 : 7,493.70 = 3,192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.02/7,493.70 = 3,192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.02x = 7,493.70 × 3,192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.02x = 23,920,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,920,040.27/5,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.15

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