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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.08, 7,399.62 and 3,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.08, 7,399.62 and 3,004.14 is: 4,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.08 : 7,399.62 = 3,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.08/7,399.62 = 3,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.08x = 7,399.62 × 3,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.08x = 22,229,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229,494.43/5,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.68

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