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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.94, 7,402.21 and 3,006.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.94, 7,402.21 and 3,006.09 is: 4,148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.94 : 7,402.21 = 3,006.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.94/7,402.21 = 3,006.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.94x = 7,402.21 × 3,006.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.94x = 22,251,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,251,709.46/5,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.39

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