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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.74, 7,396.44 and 3,001.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.74, 7,396.44 and 3,001.94 is: 4,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.74 : 7,396.44 = 3,001.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.74/7,396.44 = 3,001.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.74x = 7,396.44 × 3,001.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.74x = 22,203,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203,632.11/5,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.67

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