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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.05, 7,398.25 and 3,003.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.05, 7,398.25 and 3,003.21 is: 4,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.05 : 7,398.25 = 3,003.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.05/7,398.25 = 3,003.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.05x = 7,398.25 × 3,003.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.05x = 22,218,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218,490.87/5,361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.43

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