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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360, 7,399.13 and 4,034.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360, 7,399.13 and 4,034.03 is: 5,568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360 : 7,399.13 = 4,034.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360/7,399.13 = 4,034.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360x = 7,399.13 × 4,034.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360x = 29,848,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848,292.22/5,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.71

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