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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.08, 7,395.48 and 3,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.08, 7,395.48 and 3,001.14 is: 4,141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.08 : 7,395.48 = 3,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.08/7,395.48 = 3,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.08x = 7,395.48 × 3,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.08x = 22,194,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194,870.85/5,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.54

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