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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.12, 7,403.80 and 3,007.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.12, 7,403.80 and 3,007.21 is: 4,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.12 : 7,403.80 = 3,007.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.12/7,403.80 = 3,007.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.12x = 7,403.80 × 3,007.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.12x = 22,264,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,781.40/5,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.91

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