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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.12, 7,397.44 and 3,002.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.12, 7,397.44 and 3,002.76 is: 4,144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.12 : 7,397.44 = 3,002.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.12/7,397.44 = 3,002.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.12x = 7,397.44 × 3,002.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.12x = 22,212,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,212,736.93/5,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.07

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