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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.72, 7,395.03 and 3,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.72, 7,395.03 and 3,001.32 is: 4,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.72 : 7,395.03 = 3,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.72/7,395.03 = 3,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.72x = 7,395.03 × 3,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.72x = 22,194,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194,851.44/5,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.82

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