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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.38, 7,401.59 and 3,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.38, 7,401.59 and 3,005.52 is: 4,147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.38 : 7,401.59 = 3,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.38/7,401.59 = 3,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.38x = 7,401.59 × 3,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.38x = 22,245,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,245,626.78/5,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.69

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