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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.96, 7,403.56 and 3,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.96, 7,403.56 and 3,007.16 is: 4,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.96 : 7,403.56 = 3,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.96/7,403.56 = 3,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.96x = 7,403.56 × 3,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.96x = 22,263,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,263,689.49/5,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.83

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