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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.21, 7,403.97 and 3,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.21, 7,403.97 and 3,007.34 is: 4,150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.21 : 7,403.97 = 3,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.21/7,403.97 = 3,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.21x = 7,403.97 × 3,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.21x = 22,266,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,255.14/5,365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.12

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