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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.45, 7,397.73 and 3,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.45, 7,397.73 and 3,002.94 is: 4,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.45 : 7,397.73 = 3,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.45/7,397.73 = 3,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.45x = 7,397.73 × 3,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.45x = 22,214,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214,939.33/5,360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.23

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