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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.02, 7,403.94 and 3,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.02, 7,403.94 and 3,007.08 is: 4,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.02 : 7,403.94 = 3,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.02/7,403.94 = 3,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.02x = 7,403.94 × 3,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.02x = 22,264,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,239.90/5,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.89

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