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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.31, 7,399.97 and 3,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.31, 7,399.97 and 3,004.46 is: 4,146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.31 : 7,399.97 = 3,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.31/7,399.97 = 3,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.31x = 7,399.97 × 3,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.31x = 22,232,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232,913.87/5,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.15

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