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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.73, 7,403.34 and 3,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.73, 7,403.34 and 3,006.88 is: 4,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.73 : 7,403.34 = 3,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.73/7,403.34 = 3,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.73x = 7,403.34 × 3,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.73x = 22,260,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260,954.98/5,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.50

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