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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.67, 7,396.33 and 3,001.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.67, 7,396.33 and 3,001.82 is: 4,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.67 : 7,396.33 = 3,001.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.67/7,396.33 = 3,001.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.67x = 7,396.33 × 3,001.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.67x = 22,202,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,436.31/5,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.50

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