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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.67, 7,397.72 and 3,002.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.67, 7,397.72 and 3,002.79 is: 4,143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.67 : 7,397.72 = 3,002.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.67/7,397.72 = 3,002.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.67x = 7,397.72 × 3,002.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.67x = 22,213,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,784.62/5,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.84

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