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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.96, 7,402.56 and 3,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.96, 7,402.56 and 3,006.44 is: 4,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.96 : 7,402.56 = 3,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.96/7,402.56 = 3,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.96x = 7,402.56 × 3,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.96x = 22,255,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,352.49/5,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.05

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