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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.92, 7,398.03 and 3,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.92, 7,398.03 and 3,003.08 is: 4,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.92 : 7,398.03 = 3,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.92/7,398.03 = 3,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.92x = 7,398.03 × 3,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.92x = 22,216,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,850.20/5,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.23

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