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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.63, 7,442.97 and 3,003.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.63, 7,442.97 and 3,003.73 is: 4,145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.63 : 7,442.97 = 3,003.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.63/7,442.97 = 3,003.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.63x = 7,442.97 × 3,003.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.63x = 22,356,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,356,635.06/5,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.01

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