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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.09, 7,396.71 and 3,002.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.09, 7,396.71 and 3,002.11 is: 4,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.09 : 7,396.71 = 3,002.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.09/7,396.71 = 3,002.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.09x = 7,396.71 × 3,002.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.09x = 22,205,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205,737.06/5,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.79

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