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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.53, 7,397.46 and 3,002.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.53, 7,397.46 and 3,002.71 is: 4,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.53 : 7,397.46 = 3,002.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.53/7,397.46 = 3,002.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.53x = 7,397.46 × 3,002.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.53x = 22,212,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,212,427.12/5,360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.70

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