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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.62, 7,396.74 and 3,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.62, 7,396.74 and 3,002.25 is: 4,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.62 : 7,396.74 = 3,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.62/7,396.74 = 3,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.62x = 7,396.74 × 3,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.62x = 22,206,862.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,862.67/5,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.37

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