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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.33, 7,403.74 and 3,007.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.33, 7,403.74 and 3,007.15 is: 4,149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.33 : 7,403.74 = 3,007.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.33/7,403.74 = 3,007.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.33x = 7,403.74 × 3,007.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.33x = 22,264,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,156.74/5,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.63

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