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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431.42, 7,495.02 and 3,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431.42, 7,495.02 and 3,008.30 is: 4,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431.42 : 7,495.02 = 3,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431.42/7,495.02 = 3,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431.42x = 7,495.02 × 3,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431.42x = 22,547,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,287.40/5,431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.27

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