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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.98, 7,405.51 and 3,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.98, 7,405.51 and 3,008.58 is: 4,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.98 : 7,405.51 = 3,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.98/7,405.51 = 3,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.98x = 7,405.51 × 3,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.98x = 22,280,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280,069.28/5,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.10

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