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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.52, 7,397.54 and 3,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.52, 7,397.54 and 3,002.66 is: 4,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.52 : 7,397.54 = 3,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.52/7,397.54 = 3,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.52x = 7,397.54 × 3,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.52x = 22,212,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,212,297.46/5,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.68

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