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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.59, 7,398.81 and 3,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.59, 7,398.81 and 3,003.72 is: 4,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.59 : 7,398.81 = 3,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.59/7,398.81 = 3,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.59x = 7,398.81 × 3,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.59x = 22,223,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223,953.57/5,361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.03

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