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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.30, 7,398.62 and 3,003.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.30, 7,398.62 and 3,003.47 is: 4,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.30 : 7,398.62 = 3,003.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.30/7,398.62 = 3,003.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.30x = 7,398.62 × 3,003.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.30x = 22,221,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221,481.20/5,361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.79

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