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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.92, 7,395.27 and 3,001.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.92, 7,395.27 and 3,001.05 is: 4,141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.92 : 7,395.27 = 3,001.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.92/7,395.27 = 3,001.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.92x = 7,395.27 × 3,001.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.92x = 22,193,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193,575.03/5,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.43

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