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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.26, 7,398.41 and 3,003.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.26, 7,398.41 and 3,003.89 is: 4,145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.26 : 7,398.41 = 3,003.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.26/7,398.41 = 3,003.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.26x = 7,398.41 × 3,003.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.26x = 22,223,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223,957.80/5,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.29

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