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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.88, 7,398.01 and 3,003.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.88, 7,398.01 and 3,003.01 is: 4,144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.88 : 7,398.01 = 3,003.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.88/7,398.01 = 3,003.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.88x = 7,398.01 × 3,003.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.88x = 22,216,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,298.01/5,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.16

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