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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.46, 7,401.87 and 3,005.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.46, 7,401.87 and 3,005.82 is: 4,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.46 : 7,401.87 = 3,005.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.46/7,401.87 = 3,005.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.46x = 7,401.87 × 3,005.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.46x = 22,248,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248,688.88/5,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.20

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