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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.79, 7,403.61 and 3,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.79, 7,403.61 and 3,006.97 is: 4,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.79 : 7,403.61 = 3,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.79/7,403.61 = 3,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.79x = 7,403.61 × 3,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.79x = 22,262,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,262,433.16/5,364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.73

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