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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.21, 7,402.59 and 3,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.21, 7,402.59 and 3,006.34 is: 4,148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.21 : 7,402.59 = 3,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.21/7,402.59 = 3,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.21x = 7,402.59 × 3,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.21x = 22,254,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,702.42/5,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.74

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