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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.70, 7,399.11 and 3,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.70, 7,399.11 and 3,003.70 is: 4,145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.70 : 7,399.11 = 3,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.70/7,399.11 = 3,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.70x = 7,399.11 × 3,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.70x = 22,224,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,224,706.71/5,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.09

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