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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.18, 7,402.88 and 3,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.18, 7,402.88 and 3,007.08 is: 4,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.18 : 7,402.88 = 3,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.18/7,402.88 = 3,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.18x = 7,402.88 × 3,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.18x = 22,261,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,052.39/5,364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.95

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