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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.59, 7,404.50 and 3,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.59, 7,404.50 and 3,007.73 is: 4,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.59 : 7,404.50 = 3,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.59/7,404.50 = 3,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.59x = 7,404.50 × 3,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.59x = 22,270,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270,684.72/5,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.65

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