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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.54, 7,398.94 and 3,003.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.54, 7,398.94 and 3,003.66 is: 4,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.54 : 7,398.94 = 3,003.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.54/7,398.94 = 3,003.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.54x = 7,398.94 × 3,003.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.54x = 22,223,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223,900.12/5,361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.06

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