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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.06, 7,403.78 and 3,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.06, 7,403.78 and 3,007.22 is: 4,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.06 : 7,403.78 = 3,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.06/7,403.78 = 3,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.06x = 7,403.78 × 3,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.06x = 22,264,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,795.29/5,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.96

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