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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.72, 7,397.79 and 3,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.72, 7,397.79 and 3,003.32 is: 4,144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.72 : 7,397.79 = 3,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.72/7,397.79 = 3,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.72x = 7,397.79 × 3,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.72x = 22,217,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,930.66/5,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.58

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