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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.62, 7,402.27 and 3,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.62, 7,402.27 and 3,006.26 is: 4,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.62 : 7,402.27 = 3,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.62/7,402.27 = 3,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.62x = 7,402.27 × 3,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.62x = 22,253,148.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,253,148.21/5,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.90

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