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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.56, 7,399.62 and 3,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.56, 7,399.62 and 3,004.74 is: 4,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.56 : 7,399.62 = 3,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.56/7,399.62 = 3,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.56x = 7,399.62 × 3,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.56x = 22,233,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,233,934.20/5,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.14

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