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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.66, 7,395.99 and 3,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.66, 7,395.99 and 3,001.78 is: 4,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.66 : 7,395.99 = 3,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.66/7,395.99 = 3,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.66x = 7,395.99 × 3,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.66x = 22,201,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201,134.86/5,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.27

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