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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.82, 7,397.94 and 3,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.82, 7,397.94 and 3,002.96 is: 4,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.82 : 7,397.94 = 3,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.82/7,397.94 = 3,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.82x = 7,397.94 × 3,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.82x = 22,215,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,744.64/5,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.09

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