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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.08, 7,448.36 and 3,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.08, 7,448.36 and 3,007.25 is: 4,150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.08 : 7,448.36 = 3,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.08/7,448.36 = 3,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.08x = 7,448.36 × 3,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.08x = 22,399,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,065.57/5,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.22

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