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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.97, 7,396.76 and 3,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.97, 7,396.76 and 3,002.16 is: 4,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.97 : 7,396.76 = 3,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.97/7,396.76 = 3,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.97x = 7,396.76 × 3,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.97x = 22,206,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,241.99/5,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.98

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