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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.76, 7,403.58 and 3,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.76, 7,403.58 and 3,006.88 is: 4,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.76 : 7,403.58 = 3,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.76/7,403.58 = 3,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.76x = 7,403.58 × 3,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.76x = 22,261,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,676.63/5,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.61

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