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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.11, 7,395.57 and 3,001.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.11, 7,395.57 and 3,001.25 is: 4,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.11 : 7,395.57 = 3,001.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.11/7,395.57 = 3,001.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.11x = 7,395.57 × 3,001.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.11x = 22,195,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,954.46/5,359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.72

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