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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.03, 7,398.57 and 3,003.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.03, 7,398.57 and 3,003.93 is: 4,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.03 : 7,398.57 = 3,003.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.03/7,398.57 = 3,003.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.03x = 7,398.57 × 3,003.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.03x = 22,224,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,224,786.38/5,361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.62

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