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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.48, 7,398.60 and 3,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.48, 7,398.60 and 3,003.60 is: 4,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.48 : 7,398.60 = 3,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.48/7,398.60 = 3,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.48x = 7,398.60 × 3,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.48x = 22,222,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,434.96/5,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.83

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