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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.91, 7,497.72 and 3,043.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.91, 7,497.72 and 3,043.71 is: 4,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.91 : 7,497.72 = 3,043.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.91/7,497.72 = 3,043.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.91x = 7,497.72 × 3,043.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.91x = 22,820,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820,885.34/5,433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.72

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