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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.66, 7,397.92 and 3,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.66, 7,397.92 and 3,002.82 is: 4,144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.66 : 7,397.92 = 3,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.66/7,397.92 = 3,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.66x = 7,397.92 × 3,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.66x = 22,214,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214,622.13/5,360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.01

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