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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.28, 7,445.37 and 3,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.28, 7,445.37 and 3,005.25 is: 4,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.28 : 7,445.37 = 3,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.28/7,445.37 = 3,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.28x = 7,445.37 × 3,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.28x = 22,375,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,168.48/5,395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.17

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