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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.59, 7,403.11 and 3,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.59, 7,403.11 and 3,006.73 is: 4,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.59 : 7,403.11 = 3,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.59/7,403.11 = 3,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.59x = 7,403.11 × 3,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.59x = 22,259,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259,152.93/5,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.27

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