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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.96, 7,396.72 and 3,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.96, 7,396.72 and 3,002.12 is: 4,142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.96 : 7,396.72 = 3,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.96/7,396.72 = 3,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.96x = 7,396.72 × 3,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.96x = 22,205,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205,841.05/5,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.91

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