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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.42, 7,404.40 and 3,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.42, 7,404.40 and 3,007.50 is: 4,150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.42 : 7,404.40 = 3,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.42/7,404.40 = 3,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.42x = 7,404.40 × 3,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.42x = 22,268,733
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268,733/5,365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.42

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