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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.76, 7,404.62 and 3,008.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.76, 7,404.62 and 3,008.39 is: 4,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.76 : 7,404.62 = 3,008.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.76/7,404.62 = 3,008.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.76x = 7,404.62 × 3,008.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.76x = 22,275,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,932.70/5,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.50

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