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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.57, 7,394.49 and 3,001.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.57, 7,394.49 and 3,001.25 is: 4,140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.57 : 7,394.49 = 3,001.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.57/7,394.49 = 3,001.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.57x = 7,394.49 × 3,001.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.57x = 22,192,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,192,731.60/5,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.77

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