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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.31, 7,395.85 and 3,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.31, 7,395.85 and 3,001.46 is: 4,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.31 : 7,395.85 = 3,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.31/7,395.85 = 3,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.31x = 7,395.85 × 3,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.31x = 22,198,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,314.71/5,359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.01

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