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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.30, 7,400.95 and 3,004.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.30, 7,400.95 and 3,004.99 is: 4,146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.30 : 7,400.95 = 3,004.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.30/7,400.95 = 3,004.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.30x = 7,400.95 × 3,004.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.30x = 22,239,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,239,743.74/5,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.65

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