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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.38, 7,398.72 and 3,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.38, 7,398.72 and 3,003.56 is: 4,144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.38 : 7,398.72 = 3,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.38/7,398.72 = 3,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.38x = 7,398.72 × 3,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.38x = 22,222,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,499.44/5,361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.92

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