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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.16, 7,396.68 and 3,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.16, 7,396.68 and 3,002.28 is: 4,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.16 : 7,396.68 = 3,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.16/7,396.68 = 3,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.16x = 7,396.68 × 3,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.16x = 22,206,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,904.43/5,360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.96

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