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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.95, 7,395.27 and 3,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.95, 7,395.27 and 3,001.18 is: 4,141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.95 : 7,395.27 = 3,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.95/7,395.27 = 3,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.95x = 7,395.27 × 3,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.95x = 22,194,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194,536.42/5,358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.58

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