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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.83, 7,404.42 and 3,007.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.83, 7,404.42 and 3,007.65 is: 4,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.83 : 7,404.42 = 3,007.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.83/7,404.42 = 3,007.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.83x = 7,404.42 × 3,007.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.83x = 22,269,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269,903.81/5,365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.32

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