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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.46, 7,404.68 and 3,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.46, 7,404.68 and 3,007.96 is: 4,151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.46 : 7,404.68 = 3,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.46/7,404.68 = 3,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.46x = 7,404.68 × 3,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.46x = 22,272,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272,981.25/5,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.18

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