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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.29, 7,403.88 and 3,007.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.29, 7,403.88 and 3,007.38 is: 4,150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.29 : 7,403.88 = 3,007.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.29/7,403.88 = 3,007.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.29x = 7,403.88 × 3,007.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.29x = 22,266,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,280.63/5,365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.06

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