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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.19, 7,399.82 and 3,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.19, 7,399.82 and 3,004.33 is: 4,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.19 : 7,399.82 = 3,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.19/7,399.82 = 3,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.19x = 7,399.82 × 3,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.19x = 22,231,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231,501.22/5,362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.97

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