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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.16, 7,400.82 and 3,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.16, 7,400.82 and 3,005.28 is: 4,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.16 : 7,400.82 = 3,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.16/7,400.82 = 3,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.16x = 7,400.82 × 3,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.16x = 22,241,536.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,241,536.33/5,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.10

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