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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.57, 7,395.71 and 3,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.57, 7,395.71 and 3,001.29 is: 4,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.57 : 7,395.71 = 3,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.57/7,395.71 = 3,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.57x = 7,395.71 × 3,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.57x = 22,196,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,196,655.46/5,358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.27

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