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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.55, 7,401.30 and 3,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.55, 7,401.30 and 3,005.24 is: 4,147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.55 : 7,401.30 = 3,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.55/7,401.30 = 3,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.55x = 7,401.30 × 3,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.55x = 22,242,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242,630.78/5,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.00

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