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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.40, 7,399.68 and 3,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.40, 7,399.68 and 3,004.16 is: 4,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.40 : 7,399.68 = 3,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.40/7,399.68 = 3,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.40x = 7,399.68 × 3,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.40x = 22,229,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229,822.67/5,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.50

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