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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.24, 7,402.59 and 3,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.24, 7,402.59 and 3,006.36 is: 4,148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.24 : 7,402.59 = 3,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.24/7,402.59 = 3,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.24x = 7,402.59 × 3,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.24x = 22,254,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,850.47/5,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.74

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