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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.14, 7,400.73 and 3,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.14, 7,400.73 and 3,004.90 is: 4,146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.14 : 7,400.73 = 3,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.14/7,400.73 = 3,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.14x = 7,400.73 × 3,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.14x = 22,238,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238,453.58/5,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.54

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