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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.83, 7,397.96 and 3,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.83, 7,397.96 and 3,002.97 is: 4,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.83 : 7,397.96 = 3,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.83/7,397.96 = 3,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.83x = 7,397.96 × 3,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.83x = 22,215,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,851.94/5,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.11

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