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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.06, 7,396.17 and 3,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.06, 7,396.17 and 3,002.15 is: 4,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.06 : 7,396.17 = 3,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.06/7,396.17 = 3,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.06x = 7,396.17 × 3,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.06x = 22,204,411.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,411.77/5,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.57

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