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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.92, 7,400.83 and 3,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.92, 7,400.83 and 3,005.08 is: 4,147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.92 : 7,400.83 = 3,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.92/7,400.83 = 3,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.92x = 7,400.83 × 3,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.92x = 22,240,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,086.22/5,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.01

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