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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.02, 7,399.82 and 3,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.02, 7,399.82 and 3,004.10 is: 4,145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.02 : 7,399.82 = 3,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.02/7,399.82 = 3,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.02x = 7,399.82 × 3,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.02x = 22,229,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229,799.26/5,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.79

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