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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.13, 7,395.59 and 3,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.13, 7,395.59 and 3,001.27 is: 4,141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.13 : 7,395.59 = 3,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.13/7,395.59 = 3,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.13x = 7,395.59 × 3,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.13x = 22,196,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,196,143.17/5,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.75

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