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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.76, 7,398.24 and 3,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.76, 7,398.24 and 3,003.52 is: 4,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.76 : 7,398.24 = 3,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.76/7,398.24 = 3,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.76x = 7,398.24 × 3,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.76x = 22,220,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220,761.80/5,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.30

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