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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.95, 7,396.83 and 3,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.95, 7,396.83 and 3,002.08 is: 4,142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.95 : 7,396.83 = 3,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.95/7,396.83 = 3,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.95x = 7,396.83 × 3,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.95x = 22,205,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205,860.40/5,359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.93

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