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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.94, 7,397.19 and 3,002.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.94, 7,397.19 and 3,002.06 is: 4,143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.94 : 7,397.19 = 3,002.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.94/7,397.19 = 3,002.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.94x = 7,397.19 × 3,002.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.94x = 22,206,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,826.70/5,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.11

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