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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.63, 7,402.59 and 3,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.63, 7,402.59 and 3,006.72 is: 4,148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.63 : 7,402.59 = 3,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.63/7,402.59 = 3,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.63x = 7,402.59 × 3,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.63x = 22,257,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,515.40/5,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.94

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