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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.41, 7,396.13 and 3,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.41, 7,396.13 and 3,001.70 is: 4,142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.41 : 7,396.13 = 3,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.41/7,396.13 = 3,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.41x = 7,396.13 × 3,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.41x = 22,200,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,989.42/5,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.43

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