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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.38, 7,397.26 and 3,002.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.38, 7,397.26 and 3,002.47 is: 4,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.38 : 7,397.26 = 3,002.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.38/7,397.26 = 3,002.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.38x = 7,397.26 × 3,002.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.38x = 22,210,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,025.23/5,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.37

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