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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.45, 7,398.90 and 3,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.45, 7,398.90 and 3,003.59 is: 4,145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.45 : 7,398.90 = 3,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.45/7,398.90 = 3,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.45x = 7,398.90 × 3,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.45x = 22,223,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223,225.06/5,361.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.00

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