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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.72, 7,401.95 and 3,005.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.72, 7,401.95 and 3,005.87 is: 4,148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.72 : 7,401.95 = 3,005.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.72/7,401.95 = 3,005.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.72x = 7,401.95 × 3,005.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.72x = 22,249,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249,258.68/5,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.10

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