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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.63, 7,444.35 and 3,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.63, 7,444.35 and 3,004.73 is: 4,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.63 : 7,444.35 = 3,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.63/7,444.35 = 3,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.63x = 7,444.35 × 3,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.63x = 22,368,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,224.55/5,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.39

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