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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.65, 7,396.67 and 3,001.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.65, 7,396.67 and 3,001.94 is: 4,142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.65 : 7,396.67 = 3,001.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.65/7,396.67 = 3,001.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.65x = 7,396.67 × 3,001.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.65x = 22,204,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,359.54/5,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.87

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