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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.82, 7,404.80 and 3,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.82, 7,404.80 and 3,007.96 is: 4,150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.82 : 7,404.80 = 3,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.82/7,404.80 = 3,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.82x = 7,404.80 × 3,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.82x = 22,273,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273,342.21/5,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.97

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