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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.76, 7,402.20 and 3,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.76, 7,402.20 and 3,005.88 is: 4,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.76 : 7,402.20 = 3,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.76/7,402.20 = 3,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.76x = 7,402.20 × 3,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.76x = 22,250,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250,124.94/5,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.23

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