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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.93, 7,399.35 and 3,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.93, 7,399.35 and 3,004.02 is: 4,145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.93 : 7,399.35 = 3,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.93/7,399.35 = 3,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.93x = 7,399.35 × 3,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.93x = 22,227,795.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227,795.39/5,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.48

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