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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.45, 7,402.91 and 3,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.45, 7,402.91 and 3,006.59 is: 4,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.45 : 7,402.91 = 3,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.45/7,402.91 = 3,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.45x = 7,402.91 × 3,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.45x = 22,257,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,463.13/5,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.07

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