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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.03, 7,398.26 and 3,003.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.03, 7,398.26 and 3,003.17 is: 4,144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.03 : 7,398.26 = 3,003.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.03/7,398.26 = 3,003.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.03x = 7,398.26 × 3,003.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.03x = 22,218,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218,180.48/5,361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.39

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